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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.
'''Dates:''' September 15, 16, 17


'''Location:''' Portugal
=='''2026 Global Gathering''' ==
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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, opens source projects, and countless NGOs gather for a week of solidarity, collaboration and soul glitter.  
<big>'''The official dates of the [[Global Gathering 2026]] edition have been announced:''' '''September 4,5 and 6.'''</big>


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. The event is divided into three parts: '''The Summit, The Feira, and Satellite Events.'''
* [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/save-the-date-global-gathering-2026 Learn about what to expect here.]
* Applications coming in mid December


== The Summit ==
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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.  
=='''2025 Global Gathering''' ==
[[File:GG2025.png|frameless|371x371px|right]][[Global Gathering 2025|The GG 2025 edition]] took place from September 8–10. It featured:


== The Feira ==
* A Digital Rights Sustainability Village exploring steps forward post historic funding cuts that impacted much of the digital rights ecosystem in 2025
[[File:Feira Space with Lights.png|right|400px]]
* Regional Villages where folks were able to gather and share intelligence and best practices.  
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?!).
* The first ever '''[[GG 5K|Digital Rights 5K Run/Walk]]! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️'''
* Fun interactive games to defend reality against deceptive AI and deep fakes, and explore the event.  
* Much more!  


'''You can still [https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/apply-feira-global-gathering apply to join the Feira at the Global Gathering]!'''


''The deadline to apply is June 15th.''
=='''2024 Global Gathering''' ==
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The '''Global Gathering 2024''' edition was the second in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 1,000+ participants.


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


* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-oTUzl81l8FVKmn9P57oeGbafd9fDTADQk8abFc4kg/edit?tab=t.0 '''The 2024 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


== [[Planning Your Trip]] ==
=='''2023 Global Gathering''' ==
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Visit the '''[[Planning Your Trip]]''' page for more information about
The '''Global Gathering 2023''' edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.


* Visa application
* '''The [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page''' has the historical data of the circles and booths that took place
* Hotels
* Transportation
* Restaurants
* And more!


== Health, Safety & Security Policies and Guidelines ==
* '''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


==== [[Global Gathering COVID-19 Policy|COVID Policy]] ====
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== Global Gathering in Images ==
==== [[Code of Conduct]] ====
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== FAQ ==
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''Coming soon! But for the time being...''
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:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/apply-feira-global-gathering Apply for the Feira @ the Global Gathering!] - ''Mar 9, 2023''<br>
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:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/announcing-team-communitys-global-gathering !Announcing The Global Gathering!] - ''Feb 16, 2023''<br>
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:[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''<br>
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:[https://www.digitalrights.community/blog/globalgathering2023 The Next TCU In-Person Global Event is Coming!] - ''Oct 19, 2022''
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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.

2026 Global Gathering

The official dates of the Global Gathering 2026 edition have been announced: September 4,5 and 6.

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2025 Global Gathering

The GG 2025 edition took place from September 8–10. It featured:

  • A Digital Rights Sustainability Village exploring steps forward post historic funding cuts that impacted much of the digital rights ecosystem in 2025
  • Regional Villages where folks were able to gather and share intelligence and best practices.
  • The first ever Digital Rights 5K Run/Walk! 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️
  • Fun interactive games to defend reality against deceptive AI and deep fakes, and explore the event.
  • Much more!


2024 Global Gathering

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

  • The 2024 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

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

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Global Gathering in Images

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  • venue
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  • Global Gathering 2023 OONI speakers
  • Global Gathering 2023 participants
  • Tor at Global Gathering 2023
  • 2023 Global Gathering venue aisle with a person walking
  • GG 2023 staff member on a swing
  • GG 2023 venue and participants
  • Board with notes and TCU logo at Global Gathering 2023
  • Global Gathering 2023 Calyx Institute's booth and speaker
  • Greenhost's booth at the Global Gathering 2023
  • SASHA's booth at the Global Gathering, the staff member is chatting with 2 other attendees
  • Nemo's booth at the Global Gathering with a staff member hosting
  • Global Gathering team
  • colorful balloons at the main area of the 2023 Global Gathering
  • GG 2023 DJ and attendee
  • Global Gathering 2023's venue at night
  • GG 2023 participant checking the swag corner
  • Global Gathering 2023 participants smiling
  • Global Gathering 2023 booth with accessibility resources
  • High contrast keyboard at the GG 2023
  • GG 2023 venue at the evening
  • GG 2023 space that works for public announcements
  • Global Gathering 2023 one attendee at the main aisle
  • GG 2023 booth to decorate
  • A group of people is sharing at the resting area in the 2023 Global Gathering
  • Food vendor at the Global Gathering, the person is showing their dish
  • image shows a vendor with her booth selling food
  • A person trying a virtual reality headset device at the Global Gathering
  • Global Gathering 2023 bubble station with coloful bubble toys
  • GG 2023 participant listening
  • GG 2023, venue space with trees
  • Booth with stickers and pamphlets from the Global Gathering participants
  • GG 2023 booths with colors
  • GG 2023 group of women speaking in a circle
  • Global Gathering 2023 staff members smiling
  • GG 2023 speaker
  • GG 2023 brainstorming hands and postits
  • GG 2023 three participants discussing
  • GG 2023 trees and sky
  • GG 2023 participant walking in the main area
  • GG 2023 participants laughing during social event
  • Global Gathering 2023's venue main aisle
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