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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.
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==Current Edition: 2024 ==
<big>'''[[Global Gathering 2024|Check out the 2024 Global Gathering landing page]]''' for information on deadlines, programs, travel tips, and more!  <u>NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!</u></big>
==Past Editions ==


====Global Gathering 2023====
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.
[[File:2023+GG,+Tor.jpg|thumb|[https://www.torproject.org/ The Tor Project] in the 2023 Global Gathering!|212x212px]][[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|thumb|219x219px|Participants at the 2023 Global Gathering were able to network and brainstorm about the digital rights field and its challenges.]]The 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, and part of a three year plan to grow the Global Gathering in a sustainable, safe way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic. 550 participants were hosted. For information on this event, check out the following links:
=='''2024 Global Gathering Edition''' ==
[[File:2023+GG,+OONI.jpg|thumb|220x220px|[https://ooni.org/ The Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI)] at the 2023 Global Gathering!]]The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit 2023 Global Gathering report back] covers in detail what happened during the event, the successes and challenges, and much more! Highlights of the report:
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|frameless|320x320px|right]]
The '''Global Gathering 2024''' edition was the second in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 1,000+ participants.


➡️ TCU had a five minute segment during Portugal’s most popular lunchtime news program.
* [[Global Gathering Agenda 2024|'''2024 Global Gathering landing page''']], has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place.


➡️ 332 organizations representative of 92 countries
* [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


➡️ 57.6% of participants identified as women or gender nonconforming
=='''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.


➡️ 35.75% new voices, or people that have never attended a digital rights event
* '''The [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page''' has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place


➡️ 54.3% living in the Global Majority
* '''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:
** 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


➡️ 109 high risk people were supported with visa and border crossing support, and 17 with direct financial support, despite TCU not having officially launched their Equity Fund in 2023.
== Global Gathering in Images ==


➡️ Satellite convenings took place including Vietnam Cyber Dialogues, Global Network for Digital Resilience, Feminist Funders convening, organizational team retreats, and others.<br />
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File:Venue1.png|alt=venue
Check out the [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page to see the program and activities
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[[File:GG+Team.jpg|thumb|261x261px|The Global Gathering Staff|left]][[File:2023+GG,+participant+smiling.jpg|thumb|Participants at the 2023 Global Gathering in Estoril, Portugal. Our first version post Covid Pandemic.|254x254px]]
File:Venue4.png|alt=venue
File:2023+GG,+OONI.jpg|alt=Global Gathering 2023 OONI speakers|link=File:2023_GG,_OONI.jpg
File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|alt= Global Gathering 2023 participants|link=File:Participants_at_the_GG.jpg
File:2023+GG,+Tor.jpg|alt=Tor at Global Gathering 2023|link=File:2023_GG,_Tor.jpg
File:2023 GG venue aisle with a person walking.png|alt=2023 Global Gathering venue aisle with a person walking
File:GG 2023 staff member on a swing.png|alt=GG 2023 staff member on a swing
File:GG 2023 venue and participants.png|alt=GG 2023 venue and participants
File:GG 2023 group in circle talking.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 group in circle talking
File:2023 GG board with TCU logo.png|alt=Board with notes and TCU logo at Global Gathering 2023
File:2023 GG Calyx booth.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 Calyx Institute's booth and speaker
File:2023 GG Greenhost booth.png|alt=Greenhost's booth at the Global Gathering 2023
File:2023 GG Sasha's booth.png|alt=SASHA's booth at the Global Gathering, the staff member is chatting with 2 other attendees
File:2023 GG Nemo's booth.png|alt=Nemo's booth at the Global Gathering with a staff member hosting
File:GG+Team.png|alt=Global Gathering team|link=File:GG_Team.png
File:2023 Global Gathering colorful balloons.png|alt=colorful balloons at the main area of the 2023 Global Gathering
File:GG 2023 dj attendee.png|alt=GG 2023 DJ and attendee
File:2023 GG venue at night.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023's venue at night
File:GG 2023 participant checking the swag corner.png|alt=GG 2023 participant checking the swag corner
File:2023+GG,+participant+smiling.jpg|alt=Global Gathering 2023 participants smiling|link=File:2023_GG,_participant_smiling.jpg
File:2023 GG accessibility resources.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 booth with accessibility resources
File:GG 2023 high contrast keyboard.png|alt=High contrast keyboard at the GG 2023
File:GG 2023 venue at the evening.png|alt=GG 2023 venue at the evening
File:GG 2023 space.png|alt=GG 2023 space that works for public announcements
File:GG 2023 one attendee at the main aisle.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 one attendee at the main aisle
File:GG 2023 booth to decorate.png|alt=GG 2023 booth to decorate
File:2023 GG resting area.png|alt=A group of people is sharing at the resting area in the 2023 Global Gathering
File:2023 GG food vendor.png|alt=Food vendor at the Global Gathering, the person is showing their dish
File:GG 2023 - Another food vendor with a staff member.png|alt=image shows a vendor with her booth selling food
File:GG 2023, a person trying a virtual reality device.png|alt=A person trying a virtual reality headset device at the Global Gathering
File:2024 Global Gathering Bubble Station.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 bubble station with coloful bubble toys
File:GG 2023 participant listening.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participant listening
File:GG 2023, venue space with trees.png|alt=GG 2023, venue space with trees
File:2023 GG stickers booth.png|alt=Booth with stickers and pamphlets from the Global Gathering participants
File:GG 2023 booths with colors.png|alt=GG 2023 booths with colors
File:GG 2023 group of women speaking.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 group of women speaking in a circle
File:2023 GG TCU staff on the stage.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 staff members smiling
File:GG 2023 speaker.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 speaker
File:GG 2023 brainstorming hands and postits.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 brainstorming hands and postits
File:GG 2023 three participants discussing.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 three participants discussing
File:GG 2023 trees and sky.png|alt=GG 2023 trees and sky
File:GG 2023 participant walking in the main area.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participant walking in the main area
File:GG 2023 participants laughing during social event.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participants laughing during social event
File:2023 GG venue aisle.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023's venue main aisle
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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