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The weekly town hall of the digital rights community, Glitter Meetups (GMs)are text-based and take place on our Mattermost. They regularly feature guest experts that participants can questions to directly. However, GMs are also a great opportunity to connect with digital rights defenders from around the world.
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* '''Every Thursday''' at 9:00am EDT
== Digital Rights Monthly Socials ==
* '''Where''' On the [[TCU Mattermost|TCU Mattermost?]] Secure an account [[TCU Mattermost|here]].
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* '''Missed a Glitter Meetup?''' Don't worry the notes of each GM is listed below.
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<big>'''When:''' Every Third Thursday of the Month<br><br>
'''Time:''' 14 UTC / 
[https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/meetingdetails.html?year=2026&month=1&day=14&hour=14&min=0&sec=0&p1=37&p2=176&p3=179&p4=155&p5=241&p6=108 Check my time zone here]<br><br>
'''Where:''' [[TCU Mattermost| TCU Mattermost | Secure an account here]]</big>


We would love to have featured guests! If interested, email team@digitalrights.community
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Connect with the global Digital Rights community every month on TCU's virtual community space. Learn about new projects, share your own work and research, and discuss updates and announcements from the digital rights space! Leading experts and projects will also be featured on a regular basis.
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== '''Upcoming Meetups with Featured Guests''' ==
''To attend you must be registered on [[TCU Mattermost|TCU's Mattermost]]. Want to be a featured guest? Reach out to [email protected]!''
The following are upcoming Glitter Meetups with featured guests and/or topics every Thursday:
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'''[[May 22 2025 GM|May 22, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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Topic: '''Safety & Responsibility in AI-driven Applications in War and Armed Conflict'''
<big>[[February 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


Featured Guest: '''Sarra, AI Activist'''
<big>[[March 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''[[May 29 2025 GM|May 29, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
<big>[[April 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


Topic: '''Creating "Digital Playgrounds for Creative Communities" with Portal'''
<big>[[May 21, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


Featured Guest: '''Uzoma Orji'''
<big>[[June 18, 2026, Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''[[June 5 2025 GM|June 5, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
<big>[[July 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


TBA
<big>[[October 15, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''June 12, 2025 Glitter Meetup'''
<big>[[November 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


''The monthly global Digital Rights community networking meetup''
<big>[[December 17, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''June 19, 2025 Glitter Meetup'''
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== '''📁 Past Socials''' ==


'''[[June 26 2025 GM|June 26, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


''The collaborative community discussion on what is Happening in Digital Rights around the world''


=='''Notes from Past Glitter Meetups'''==
<big>[[January 22, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


The following are community updates from the weekly Glitter Meetup. If you need to connect to anyone mentioned below, please reach out. We do practice "consensual introductions," meaning we have to check with the person before doing so. No names are associated with the summary notes. Please contact us if you have any questions related to these notes: [email protected]


'''[[May 15 2025 GM|May 15, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


''The monthly global Digital Rights community networking meetup''


[[May 8 2025 GM|'''May 8, 2025 Glitter Meetup''']]


Topic: '''DRAPAC VPN Project Protects Human Rights Defenders From Censorship And Surveillance'''


Featured Guest: '''Meg, EngageMedia Program Coordinator'''


'''[[April 24 2025 GM|April 24, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


Topic: '''The Sound of Independence: Building Your Own Music Streaming Service'''


Featured Guest: '''Raphael Mimoun'''


'''[[April 17 2025 GM|April 17, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


''The monthly global Digital Rights community networking meetup''


'''[[April 10 2025 GM|April 10, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


Topic: '''Network measurements - How to gather and use evidence of an internet shutdown happening in your country?'''


Featured Guest: '''Elizaveta'''
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'''[[March 27 2025 GM|March 27, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
=='''Notes from Past Glitter Meetups'''==


Topic: '''Target Threats Research - A Breakdown of 3 Years of Civil Society Threat Research in South & North Korea'''
The following are community updates from a weekly meetup we use to host, that served as a type of weekly town hall of the digital rights community. This was put on paused because of historic funding cuts the digital rights field began to face in 2025. However, we encourage you to look at the notes. 
 
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Featured Guest: '''Ovi'''
'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2025]]'''
 
'''[[March 20 2025 GM|March 20, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
 
''The monthly global Digital Rights community networking meetup''
 
'''[[March 13 2025 GM|March 13, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
 
Topic: '''The Digital Security School'''
 
Featured Guest: '''Sebastien'''
 
'''[[March 6 2025 GM|March 6, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''


''The collaborative community discussion on what is Happening in Digital Rights around the world''
'''[[February 27 2025 GM|February 27, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
Topic: '''The Hong Kong Accountability Archive'''
Featured Guest: '''The Hong Kong Accountability Archive'''
<code>As a result of funding freezes, GMs of February 6, 13, and 20 where dedicated to helping furloughed employees update their resumes.</code>
'''[[January 30 2025 GM|January 30, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
Topic: '''Undersea Cables in Africa - New Frontiers for Digital Colonialism'''
Featured Guest: Laurisha Rampersad and Kayee Au
'''[[January 23 2025 GM|January 23, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
''The collaborative community discussion on what is Happening in Digital Rights around the world'''''[[January 16 2025 GM|January 16, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
Topic: '''Bitpart: Sending Secure Automated Messages Over Signal'''
Featured Guest: Throneless Tech
'''[[January 9 2025 GM|January 9, 2025 Glitter Meetup]]'''
''Welcome back Glitter Meetup''
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  '''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2024]]'''
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Latest revision as of 18:14, 23 January 2026


Digital Rights Monthly Socials

When: Every Third Thursday of the Month

Time: 14 UTC / Check my time zone here

Where: TCU Mattermost | Secure an account here

Connect with the global Digital Rights community every month on TCU's virtual community space. Learn about new projects, share your own work and research, and discuss updates and announcements from the digital rights space! Leading experts and projects will also be featured on a regular basis.

To attend you must be registered on TCU's Mattermost. Want to be a featured guest? Reach out to [email protected]!

Digital Rights monthly socials

📌 Upcoming Socials

February 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social

March 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social

April 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social

May 21, 2026 Digital Rights Social

June 18, 2026, Digital Rights Social

July 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social

October 15, 2026 Digital Rights Social

November 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social

December 17, 2026 Digital Rights Social

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📁 Past Socials

January 22, 2026 Digital Rights Social











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Notes from Past Glitter Meetups

The following are community updates from a weekly meetup we use to host, that served as a type of weekly town hall of the digital rights community. This was put on paused because of historic funding cuts the digital rights field began to face in 2025. However, we encourage you to look at the notes.


Glitter Meetup Notes 2025
Glitter Meetup Notes 2024
Glitter Meetup Notes 2023
Glitter Meetup Notes 2022
Glitter Meetup Notes 2021
Glitter Meetup Notes 2020
Glitter Meetup Notes Before March 26, 2020