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'''The Global Gathering brings together digital rights defenders from around the world''' for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. These are individuals working on the most pressing challenges arising at the intersection of human rights, social justice and technology, and/or are actively protecting their networks. | '''The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights defenders from around the world''' for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. These are individuals working on the most pressing challenges arising at the intersection of human rights, social justice and technology, and/or are actively protecting their networks. | ||
The '''2024 Global Gathering edition''' was part of a three-year vision to grow the event to the impact, size, and scope achieved pre-pandemic in a sustainable way that prioritizes the safety of our community. | |||
=='''2024 Global Gathering Edition''' == | =='''2024 Global Gathering Edition''' == | ||
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|frameless| | [[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|frameless|320x320px|right]] | ||
The '''Global Gathering 2024''' was the second edition of our in-person event post-pandemic, welcoming around 1,000 participants. | The '''Global Gathering 2024''' was the second edition of our first in-person event post-pandemic, welcoming around 1,000 participants. It included co-designed Circles, Booths, Regional and Practitioners Meetups, Villages, evening activities, and much more! | ||
Review the following pages to learn more about it: | Review the following pages to learn more about it: | ||
* [[Global Gathering Agenda 2024|2024 Global Gathering | * [[Global Gathering Agenda 2024|'''2024 Global Gathering Overview''']], where you will find the programming details. This year, we had more than 80 Circles and 70 Booths! | ||
* [[Planning Your Trip|'''Planning Your Trip''']] recommended hotels, transportation info from Lisbon airport, and healthcare resources. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCrs4PjQQRdYwU8pfZO4-3O7sjzMovu7/edit '''The 2024 Travel and Safety Advice'''] document offered guidance for participants before, during, and after the GG. | |||
* [[ | * '''[[Navigating Estoril|Navigating Estoril page]]''' included the interactive map for nearby services, restaurants, cafes, and outdoor spots, plus suggested day trips. | ||
* [[Visa and Equity Fund Support|'''Visa and Equity Fund Support page''']] provided information about our Visa Support team and details on applying for the Equity Fund. | |||
* [[Visa and Equity Fund Support|Visa and Equity Fund Support page]] | * Health, Safety & Security Policies, such as our [[Code of Conduct|'''Code of Conduct''']], the [[Community Culture|'''Community Culture Guidelines''']], [[Security Policy|'''Security Policy''']], and [[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|'''COVID Policy''']]. | ||
* Health, Safety & Security Policies, such as our [[Code of Conduct]], the [[Community Culture|Community Culture Guidelines]], [[Security Policy]], and [[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|COVID Policy]] | |||
=='''2023 Global Gathering Edition''' == | =='''2023 Global Gathering Edition''' == | ||
[[File:2023 Global Gathering Main Page.png|right|frameless|321x321px|2023 Global Gathering Main Page]] | |||
The '''Global Gathering 2023''' edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants. | The '''Global Gathering 2023''' edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:40, 24 October 2024
The Global Gathering (GG) brings together digital rights defenders from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. These are individuals working on the most pressing challenges arising at the intersection of human rights, social justice and technology, and/or are actively protecting their networks.
The 2024 Global Gathering edition was part of a three-year vision to grow the event to the impact, size, and scope achieved pre-pandemic in a sustainable way that prioritizes the safety of our community.
2024 Global Gathering Edition
The Global Gathering 2024 was the second edition of our first in-person event post-pandemic, welcoming around 1,000 participants. It included co-designed Circles, Booths, Regional and Practitioners Meetups, Villages, evening activities, and much more!
Review the following pages to learn more about it:
- 2024 Global Gathering Overview, where you will find the programming details. This year, we had more than 80 Circles and 70 Booths!
- Planning Your Trip recommended hotels, transportation info from Lisbon airport, and healthcare resources. The 2024 Travel and Safety Advice document offered guidance for participants before, during, and after the GG.
- Navigating Estoril page included the interactive map for nearby services, restaurants, cafes, and outdoor spots, plus suggested day trips.
- Visa and Equity Fund Support page provided information about our Visa Support team and details on applying for the Equity Fund.
- Health, Safety & Security Policies, such as our Code of Conduct, the Community Culture Guidelines, Security Policy, and COVID Policy.
2023 Global Gathering Edition
The Global Gathering 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.
- The 2023 Global Gathering report back covers in detail what happened during the event. Highlights:
- TCU had a five minute segment during Portugal’s most popular lunchtime news program.
- 332 organizations representative of 92 countries
- 57.6% of participants identified as women or GNC
- 54.3% living in the Global Majority
- 35.75% new voices, or people that have never attended a digital rights event
- 109 high risk people were supported with visa and border crossing support.
- Sample of satellite events: Vietnam Cyber Dialogues, Global Network for Digital Resilience, Feminist Funders convening
- Check out the 2023 Global Gathering landing page to see the program and activities
