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==Welcome to the 2024 Global Gathering!==
==Welcome to the 2025 Global Gathering!==
'''When:''' September 8 - 10
'''When:''' September 8 - 10, 2025


'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal


The 2024 edition of the Global Gathering (GG) will welcome over 1,500 participants in the last stage of Team CommUNITY’s three-year plan to grow the event in a safe, secure and sustainable way.
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The GG brings together digital rights networks from around the world for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. Event activities focus on enhancing networking, and collaborative discussions through meetups, workshops, project showcases, and much more!
Join us for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking around the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, civil society, and journalists at local, regional, and global levels.


==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
With participants representing '''144+ countries and 1,000 organizations and networks,''' the gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue in idyllic Estoril, and robust security and safety protocols, provides a rejuvenating environment to foster solidarity across disciplines and regions.
In response to current funding freezes, we are providing organizations and networks with more space to host their own public and private events. Please email us for more info: gather@digitalrights.community Also, we encourage everyone interested in attending to apply, as we are being flexible with the event’s size to ensure everyone has a safe and secure space to connect with others.


[[File:Travel and Safety advice.png|frameless|88x88px|Travel and Safety Advice Guide|left]][https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCrs4PjQQRdYwU8pfZO4-3O7sjzMovu7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108055999378027985078&rtpof=true&sd=true '''<big>Review the 2024 Travel and Safety Advice</big>''']<br>We have compiled a great document with travel, safety and security advice to ensure you are safe and secure before, during, and after your participation in GG. Included is a great checklist of items to bring, contact numbers of both TCU team and Portuguese entities to have on hand, and much more!<br>______________________________________________________________________
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'''[[Planning Your Trip|<big>Planning Your Trip</big>]]'''<br>Learn about recommended hotels in the area, how you can get to Estoril from the airport, as well as hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare information.[[File:Map.png|frameless|88x88px|left]]
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'''[[Navigating Estoril|<big>Navigating Estoril</big>]]'''<br>We have compiled a list of day trips you can take from Estoril, a list of ATMs and Banks near the venue, general information about public transportation, and some Portuguese language tips, including how to order coffee!
== Global Gathering Platform ==
== Global Gathering Platform ==
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Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering Platform] where you will be able to:
 
* [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Apply to join the 2025 Global Gathering]
* View your Global Gathering application status
* Update your Global Gathering application
<br>
 
== Global Gathering Overview ==
This year, we are going back to our roots, embracing a self-organized model to ensure conversations are driven by participants’ most pressing needs and challenges. Programming activities include:
 
[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Circles.png|left|frameless|106x106px]]'''Meetups & Circles'''
While Team CommUNITY will be coordinating a select number of topical and regional networking meetups, participants will be provided with tools to coordinate self-organized “Circles” or collaborative discussions. Note: Instructions will be shared after participants have been verified and accepted.
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[[File:Black_2025_GG_Icon_Villages.png|frameless|106x106px|left]]
----'''Villages and Private Events'''


Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering Platform] where you will be able to log in and:
Partners will be provided with space to host their own public and/or private events via more robust Village areas. If you are interested in this option, please reach out to us as soon as possible by emailing gather@digitalrights.community. Additionally, we will be working with trusted community nodes to coordinate regional villages, where participants can host more locally-focused discussions.
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* View your Global Gathering application status;
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* Submit proposals for programming at the Global Gathering; and
----'''Booths'''
* Update your Global Gathering application and proposal submissions.<br>


==Partners and Satellite Events==
Projects will have the opportunity to host a booth in one of the numerous permanent structures available at the venue. Booths are great for showcasing work, demoing a tool, running a skillshare, or having one-to-one conversations with participants. More details about how to submit Booth proposals and Self-Organized Circles will be shared soon!
'''Consider becoming a partner for the 2024 Global Gathering,''' and receive a myriad of benefits from free tickets, to a guaranteed spot in the project expo! In addition, monies collected will support our Equity Fund. Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community]. We can also help if you are hosting a satellite event - team retreat, coalition meeting, etc. -reach out!  


''We want to thank the following partners and sponsors who have already confirmed their support for 2024! More coming!'' <gallery widths="160" perrow="5" mode="nolines">
== Partners and Satellite Events ==
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Consider becoming a partner for the 2025 Global Gathering! Benefits range from free tickets, to space to host your own private or public event, or booths to showcase your organization! Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email [mailto:gather@digitalrights.community gather@digitalrights.community].


'''Equity Fund Sponsors'''
==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
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[[File:Black_Blue_2025_GG_Icon_Plan_your_trip.png|left|frameless|88x88px]]
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'''[[Planning Your Trip|<big>Planning Your Trip</big>]]'''<br>Learn about recommended hotels in the area, how you can get to Estoril from the airport, as well as hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare information.
[[File:Black 2025 GG Icon Navigating Estoril.png|left|frameless|88x88px]]
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'''[[Navigating Estoril|<big>Navigating Estoril</big>]]'''<br>We have compiled a list of day trips you can take from Estoril, a list of ATMs and Banks near the venue, general information about public transportation, and some Portuguese language tips, including how to order coffee!
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==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
==Visa and Equity Fund Support==
[[File:Airplane.png|right|frameless|143x143px]]The '''<u>[[Visa and Equity Fund Support]]</u>''' page has all the information you need regarding:  
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<big>'''Visa Support'''</big><br>
The '''[[Visa and Equity Fund Support|Visa Support]]''' page has all the information you need regarding:
 
* Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal
* Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process


* Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal;
<big>'''Equity Fund Support'''</big><br>
* Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization; and
Due to the ongoing impact of the foreign aid freeze, Team CommUNITY will not have an open application process for travel support. This is to ensure that critical visa, security, and well-being support remain available for 2025 event attendees. We remain committed to helping all participants explore alternative funding options.
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process.


==Health, Safety & Security Policies==
==Community, Security & Health Policies==
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'''Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2025.'''
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==Global Gathering FAQ, Ask-Me-Anything & more==
==Global Gathering Past Editions==
We are building this section! In the meantime, take a look at:  
To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at:  


*[[2024 Global Gathering Frequently Asked Questions and Answers]] (FAQ)
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-oTUzl81l8FVKmn9P57oeGbafd9fDTADQk8abFc4kg/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2024 Report-Back]
*[[Global Gathering FAQ|Resources and FAQ for the 2023 Global Gathering]]
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit?tab=t.0 Global Gathering 2023 Report-Back]

Revision as of 10:13, 24 April 2025

Welcome to the 2025 Global Gathering!

When: September 8 - 10, 2025

Where: Estoril, Portugal

Join us for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking around the most urgent technology-related challenges affecting human rights, civil society, and journalists at local, regional, and global levels.

With participants representing 144+ countries and 1,000 organizations and networks, the gathering’s humane design, unique outdoor venue in idyllic Estoril, and robust security and safety protocols, provides a rejuvenating environment to foster solidarity across disciplines and regions.

In response to current funding freezes, we are providing organizations and networks with more space to host their own public and private events. Please email us for more info: gather@digitalrights.community Also, we encourage everyone interested in attending to apply, as we are being flexible with the event’s size to ensure everyone has a safe and secure space to connect with others.

Global Gathering Platform

Head over to the Global Gathering Platform where you will be able to:


Global Gathering Overview

This year, we are going back to our roots, embracing a self-organized model to ensure conversations are driven by participants’ most pressing needs and challenges. Programming activities include:

Meetups & Circles

While Team CommUNITY will be coordinating a select number of topical and regional networking meetups, participants will be provided with tools to coordinate self-organized “Circles” or collaborative discussions. Note: Instructions will be shared after participants have been verified and accepted.


Villages and Private Events

Partners will be provided with space to host their own public and/or private events via more robust Village areas. If you are interested in this option, please reach out to us as soon as possible by emailing gather@digitalrights.community. Additionally, we will be working with trusted community nodes to coordinate regional villages, where participants can host more locally-focused discussions.


Booths

Projects will have the opportunity to host a booth in one of the numerous permanent structures available at the venue. Booths are great for showcasing work, demoing a tool, running a skillshare, or having one-to-one conversations with participants. More details about how to submit Booth proposals and Self-Organized Circles will be shared soon!

Partners and Satellite Events

Consider becoming a partner for the 2025 Global Gathering! Benefits range from free tickets, to space to host your own private or public event, or booths to showcase your organization! Reach out to us to learn what services and support we can provide. Email gather@digitalrights.community.

Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril

Planning Your Trip
Learn about recommended hotels in the area, how you can get to Estoril from the airport, as well as hospitals, pharmacies and other healthcare information.


Navigating Estoril
We have compiled a list of day trips you can take from Estoril, a list of ATMs and Banks near the venue, general information about public transportation, and some Portuguese language tips, including how to order coffee!

Visa and Equity Fund Support

Visa Support
The Visa Support page has all the information you need regarding:

  • Obtaining a Schengen visa for Portugal
  • Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization
  • Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process

Equity Fund Support
Due to the ongoing impact of the foreign aid freeze, Team CommUNITY will not have an open application process for travel support. This is to ensure that critical visa, security, and well-being support remain available for 2025 event attendees. We remain committed to helping all participants explore alternative funding options.

Community, Security & Health Policies

Stay tuned! All of our community and security policies will be updated for 2025.

Global Gathering Past Editions

To learn more about the Global Gathering, take a look at: