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== Welcome to the 2023 Global Gathering! ==
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.
'''When:''' September 15, 16, 17<br>
=='''2024 Global Gathering Edition''' ==
'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
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The '''Global Gathering 2024''' edition was the second in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 1,000+ participants.


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* [[Global Gathering Agenda 2024|'''2024 Global Gathering landing page''']], has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place.


The 2023 Global Gathering brings together digital rights defenders from around the world working on the most pressing issues sitting at the intersection of technology, human rights and social justice. Movements, open-source projects, and countless NGOs gather for a week of solidarity, collaboration and soul glitter.
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-oTUzl81l8FVKmn9P57oeGbafd9fDTADQk8abFc4kg/edit?tab=t.0 '''The Global Gathering Report'''] is a snapshot of the event, including notes from conversations that took place. Some highlights
** 755 total organizations representative of 120 countries.
** 54% women or gender non-conforming
** 51% living in Global Majority
** 358 individuals provided with visa and/or security support
** Formally reopened TCU’s Equity Fund which received 227 requests totaling 715,761.60 USD
** 16 Circles; 66 Booths, 6 Villages, 14+ self-organized meetups, and numerous satellite events
** 34+ Partners representing diverse projects and organizations


The 2023 edition is the first in-person event Team CommUNITY is hosting post-pandemic. It is part of a three year vision to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way to pre-pandemic impact and size. As a result of this, this year the event has a unique event design to help us confront current challenges of bringing people together, but also help us collectively build a vision for future instances.  
=='''2023 Global Gathering Edition''' ==
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The '''Global Gathering 2023''' edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.  


The event is divided into three parts: the '''''Summit''''', the '''''Feira''''', and '''''Satellite Events'''''.
* '''The [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page''' has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place


== Partners and Sponsors ==
* '''The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit 2023 Global Gathering Report]'''  is a snapshot of the event, including notes from conversations that took place. Some highlights:
We want to thank the following partners and sponsors for their support in our three year vision to launch the global gathering:  
** TCU had a [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/team-community-participates-in-meet-and-greet-with-portuguese-organizations-previous-the-global-gathering <u>five minute segment during Portugal’s most popular lunchtime news program.</u>]
** 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


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== Global Gathering in Images ==
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==The Summit==
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'''When:''' September 15, 16, and 17, 09:00 - 13:00
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The '''''Summit''''' @ the Global Gathering is an invite-only facilitated event that will take place in the morning. It brings together managers and community leaders from the digital rights space to map out both external and internal emerging threats. This year, we will also look at challenges that have been exacerbated by the pandemic such as organizational health.  
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Summit participants, by default, have access to the Feira, which takes place in the afternoon.
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== [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?title=Global_Gathering_Feira The Feira]==
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'''When:''' September 15, 16, and 17, 13:30 - 20:00
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The '''''Feira''''' @ the Global Gathering will be held in the afternoon/evening. Our tree-filled, outdoor venue is a perfect location for activities that are focused on amplifying organic networking between community members, so needed post-pandemic. The agenda is designed to provide digital rights defenders (DRDs) with a rejuvenating space to reconnect, relax and host self-organized meetups and discussions. There will also be food, music, local vendors, booths showcasing digital rights organizations and projects, and fun evening activities (did someone say karaoke?!).
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''Learn more about the different ways that you can engage with the Feira at this year's Global Gathering [https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?title=Global_Gathering_Feira#Welcome_to_the_Feira_at_the_Global_Gathering%21 here].''
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==Satellite Events==
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Our new home offers various outdoor and indoor spaces for partners and colleagues to host a variety of events, from team retreats to network gatherings. Note, this year because this is our first event post-pandemic, we are not able to provide to the same level of support to satellite events as previous years. However, we hope to remedy this in the 2024 edition of the Global Gathering. If you are hosting a satellite event, please drop us a line so we are aware, so we can better field questions from your attendees.
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== [[Planning Your Trip]]==
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Visit the '''[[Planning Your Trip]]''' page for more information about:  
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''Applying for a Visa''
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''Booking Accommodation''
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''Local Transportation''
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''Local Restaurants, Activities and Entertainment''
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''And More!''
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==Health, Safety & Security Policies and Guidelines==
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====[[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|COVID Policy]]====
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====[[Code of Conduct]]====
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====[[Security Policy]]====
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==FAQ ==
''Coming soon! But for the time being...''
 
:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/2023-global-gathering-how-we-are-approaching-safety-security-and-challenges 2023 Global Gathering - How We are Approaching Safety, Security and Challenges] - ''Jun 21, 2023''
:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/apply-feira-global-gathering Apply for the Feira @ the Global Gathering!] - ''Mar 9, 2023''
:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/announcing-team-communitys-global-gathering !Announcing The Global Gathering!] - ''Feb 16, 2023''
:[https://wiki.digitalrights.community/index.php?title=November_9_2022_AMA Team CommUNITY's Next Global Gathering: Ask Me Anything Event... Glitter Meetup Notes] - ''Nov 9, 2022''
:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/globalgathering2023 The Next TCU In-Person Global Event is Coming!] - ''Oct 19, 2022''

Latest revision as of 18:45, 2 December 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.

2024 Global Gathering Edition

The Global Gathering 2024 edition was the second in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 1,000+ participants.

  • The Global Gathering Report is a snapshot of the event, including notes from conversations that took place. Some highlights
    • 755 total organizations representative of 120 countries.
    • 54% women or gender non-conforming
    • 51% living in Global Majority
    • 358 individuals provided with visa and/or security support
    • Formally reopened TCU’s Equity Fund which received 227 requests totaling 715,761.60 USD
    • 16 Circles; 66 Booths, 6 Villages, 14+ self-organized meetups, and numerous satellite events
    • 34+ Partners representing diverse projects and organizations

2023 Global Gathering Edition

2023 Global Gathering Main Page
2023 Global Gathering Main Page

The Global Gathering 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.

  • The 2023 Global Gathering Report is a snapshot of the event, including notes from conversations that took place. Some 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

Global Gathering in Images