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'''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.
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''' ==
=='''2024 Global Gathering Edition''' ==
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|frameless|320x320px|right]]
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|frameless|320x320px|right]]
The '''Global Gathering 2024''' was the second edition of our first in-person event post-pandemic, welcoming around 1,000 participants. It took place on September 27, 28, and 29 and it included co-designed Circles, Booths, Regional and Practitioners Meetups, Villages, evening activities, and much more!
The '''Global Gathering 2024''' edition was the second in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 1,000+ participants.


Review the following pages to learn more about it:
* [[Global Gathering Agenda 2024|'''2024 Global Gathering landing page''']], has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place.


* [[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!
* [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
* [[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.
** 755 total organizations representative of 120 countries.
* '''[[Navigating Estoril|Navigating Estoril page]]''' included the interactive map for nearby services, restaurants, cafes, and outdoor spots, plus suggested day trips.
** 54% women or gender non-conforming
* [[Visa and Equity Fund Support|'''Visa and Equity Fund Support page''']] provided information for our Visa Support team and details on applying for the Equity Fund.
** 51% living in Global Majority
* 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''']].
** 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 Edition''' ==
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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.  


* The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit 2023 Global Gathering report back] covers in detail what happened during the event. Highlights:
* '''The [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page''' has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place
 
* '''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>]
** 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
** 332 organizations representative of 92 countries
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** 35.75% new voices, or people that have never attended a digital rights event
** 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.
** 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 <br />
** Sample of satellite events: Vietnam Cyber Dialogues, Global Network for Digital Resilience, Feminist Funders convening  
 
* Check out the [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page to see the program and activities


== Global Gathering in Images ==
== Global Gathering in Images ==


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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