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<span style="font-size:larger"> Glitter Meetup (GM) is the weekly town hall of the Internet Freedom community, attracting digital rights defenders from all corners of the world!! </span>
== Digital Rights Monthly Socials ==
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<big>'''When:''' Every Third Thursday of the Month<br><br>
'''@ Where''' On the [[IFF Mattermost|IFF Mattermost?]] Secure an account [[IFF Mattermost|here]].
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[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>
'''@ Missed a GM?''' Don't worry [[Community Updates|we take notes every week.]]'''
'''Where:''' [[TCU Mattermost| TCU Mattermost | Secure an account here]]</big>


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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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GMs is a place for digital rights defenders to share regional and projects updates, ask questions, share expertise with each other, secure support and resources and, most importantly,Β  connect with other digital rights defenders from all over the world. In addition, we invite featured guest from time to time, giving participants the opportunity to learn from their expertise and ask questions. Most importantly, however, for the community of digital rights defenders that are dispersed throughout the globe, GMS help build trust, cooperation, and community. It is also a guaranteed place where individuals can cultivate collaborations and network throughout the year. Check out our:
''To attend you must be registered on [[TCU Mattermost|TCU's Mattermost]]. Want to be a featured guest? Reach out to team@digitalrights.community!''
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* [[Calendar of Events]] for a complete list of our virtual events
== '''πŸ“Œ Upcoming Socials''' ==


* We would love to have featured guests! If interested, email [email protected]
<big>[[February 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


In addition, we invite featured guest from time to time, giving participants the opportunity to learn from their expertise and ask questions. Most importantly, however, for the community of digital rights defenders that are dispersed throughout the globe, GMS help build trust, cooperation, and community. It is also a guaranteed place where individuals can cultivate collaborations and network throughout the year. Check out our:
<big>[[March 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


<big>[[April 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


== '''Upcoming Meetups with Featured Guests''' ==
<big>[[May 21, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


The following are upcoming Glitter Meetups with featured guests and/or topics. GMs happen every Thursday.
<big>[[June 18, 2026, Digital Rights Social]]</big>


<big>[[July 16, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''[[October_28_2021_GM|October 28, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
<big>[[October 15, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''Featured Guest''' David Oliver, Co-Founder & Fabiola Maurice, Community Manager of The Guardian Project
<big>[[November 19, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


'''Topic of Discussion''' Butter App & Butter Box
<big>[[December 17, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>


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'''[[October_21_2021_GM|October 21, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
== '''πŸ“ Past Socials''' ==


'''Topic of Discussion''' Community Updates


=='''Notes from Past Glitter Meetups'''==


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:Β  [email protected]
<big>[[January 22, 2026 Digital Rights Social]]</big>




'''[[October_14_2021_GM|October 14, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''


'''Topic of Discussion''' Pluggable Transports






'''[[September_30_2021_GM|September 30, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''


'''Topic of Discussion''' Community Updates






'''[[September_23_2021_GM|September 23, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''


'''Topic of Discussion''' Resources for Young Adults






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=='''Notes from Past Glitter Meetups'''==


'''[[September_2_2021_GM|September 2, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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.Β 
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'''Topic of Discussion''' Pluggable Transport
'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2025]]'''
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'''[[July_29_2021_GM|July 29, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[July_22_2021_GM|July 22, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[July_15_2021_GM|July 15, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic of Discussion''' Bread&Net
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'''[[July_8_2021_GM|July 8, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic of Discussion''' Community Health Report Debrief
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'''[[July_1_2021_GM|July 1, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_24_2021_GM|June 24, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_17_2021_GM|June 17, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_10_2021_GM|June 10, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_3_2021_GM|June 3, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Yonah Welker
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'''Topic''' Algorithmic Diversity: Zero Exclusion, AI & Ethics (AI & Human Rights)
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'''[[May_27_2021_GM|May 27, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[May_20_2021_GM|May 20, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''[[May_13_2021_GM|May 13, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Gus Andrews
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'''Topic''' Feedback on Thunderbird
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'''[[May_6_2021_GM|May 6, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[April_29_2021_GM|April 29, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Tenzin Dolker, Association for Women’s Rights in Development
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'''Topic''' Feminist funder space and autonomous resourcing
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'''[[April_22_2021_GM|April 22, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[April_15_2021_GM|April 15, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[April_8_2021_GM|April 8, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Gus Narea
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'''Topic''' Relaynet
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'''[[April_1_2021_GM|April 1, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[March_25_2021_GM|March 25, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[March_18_2021_GM|March 18, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Jac sm Kee & Esra'a Al Shafei
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'''Topic''' Numun Fund
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'''[[March_11_2021_GM|March 11, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Karen Reilly
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'''Topic''' Accessibility Knowledge
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'''[[March_4_2021_GM|March 4, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[February_25_2021_GM|February 25, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[February_11_2021_GM|February 11, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Community Health
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'''[[February_4_2021_GM|February 4, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[January_28_2021_GM|January 28, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Gus Andrews
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'''Topic''' Security Training and Security in a Box
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'''[[January_14_2021_GM|January 14, 2021 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[December_3_2020_GM|December 3, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Phyu Phyu Kyaw
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'''Topic''' The rise of online censorship and surveillance in Myanmar
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'''[[November_12_2020_GM|November 12, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[October_29_2020_GM|October 29, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[October_22_2020_GM|October 22, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Featured guest''' Hapee
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'''[[October_15_2020_GM|October 15, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Improving our work/network on Digital Rights
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'''[[October_8_2020_GM|October 8, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Q&A with TunnelBear
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'''Featured guest''' Rodrigue Hajjar, TunnelBear’s Director of VPN.
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'''[[October_1_2020_GM|October 1, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[September_24_2020_GM|September 24, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''[[September_17_2020_GM|September 17, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' VPN Glitter Meetup
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'''[[September_10_2020_GM|September 10, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Greatfire's AppMaker
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'''Featured guest''' Greatfire developers
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'''[[September_3_2020_GM|September 3, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Future Skills for Current Challenges
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'''[[August_27_2020_GM|August 27, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[August_13_2020_GM|August 13, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' What is Hong Kong National Security Law
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'''Featured guest''' Lulu and Kaia, Open Culture Foundation
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'''[[August_6_2020_GM|August 6, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Center for Digital Resilience Help Desk Link
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'''Featured guest''' CDR staff
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'''[[July_30_2020_GM|July 30, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Self-care
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'''[[July_16_2020_GM|July 16, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Social Media as recordkeepers of activism
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'''Featured guest''' Isabella, Meedan
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'''[[July_9_2020_GM|July 9, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_25_2020_GM|June 25, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Save Internet Freedom: what's going on with OTF
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'''[[June_18_2020_GM|June 18, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' The Onion Browser
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'''Featured guest''' Fabiola and Benjamin
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'''[[June_11_2020_GM|June 11, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Community Updates'''
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'''[[June_4_2020_GM|June 4, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Tiananmen Protests Anniversary
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'''[[May_28_2020_GM|May 28, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Trolls and Bullying on the Internet
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'''[[May_14_2020_GM|May 14, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' WomenOnWeb Blocking in Spain
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'''Featured guest''' Vasilis and Samba, Magma
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'''[[May_7_2020_GM|May 7, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' Community Prototype Fund - Open Tech Fund
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'''Featured guest''' Tara Tarakiyee, Program Manager
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'''[[April_30_2020_GM|April 30, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic''' OONI - Open Observatory
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'''Featured guest''' Maria Xynou and Arturo FilastΓ²
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'''[[April_23_2020_GM|April 23, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic:''' Journalism during quarantine andΒ  Low-end Tech
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'''[[April_16_2020_GM|April 16, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic:''' Improvements for IF Funders
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'''[[April_9_2020_GM|April 9, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''
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'''Topic:''' Racism in times of COVID-19
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'''[[April_2_2020_GM|April 2, 2020 Glitter Meetup]]'''


'''Topic''' Contact Tracing Apps
'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2024]]'''


'''Featured guest''' Sean McDonald, FrontlineSMS.
'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2023]]'''


'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2022]]'''


'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2021]]'''


'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes 2020]]'''


'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes Before March 26, 2020]]'''
'''[[Glitter Meetup Notes Before March 26, 2020]]'''

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

πŸ“Œ 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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πŸ“ 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