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'''The Global Gathering 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 Global Gathering 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.
=='''Current Edition: 2024''' ==
[[File:2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png|left|frameless|247x247px]]
<big>'''[[Global Gathering 2024|Check out the 2024 Global Gathering landing page]]''' for information on:
* 2024 Application Deadlines
* Visa Information
* 2024 Programming
* Travel Tips and more!</big>
</br>


=='''Past Editions''' ==


==== '''Global Gathering 2023'''====
The 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.


== Current Edition: 2024 ==
* The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit 2023 Global Gathering report back] covers in detail what happened during the event. Highlights:
[[File:GG+Team.jpg|thumb|261x261px|The Global Gathering Staff|left]]➡️ <big>'''[[Global Gathering 2024|Check out the 2024 Global Gathering landing page]]''' for information on deadlines, programs, travel tips, and more!  <u>NOTE: WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!</u></big>
** 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 <br />


* Check out the [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page to see the program and activities


== Global Gathering in Images ==


 
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== Past Editions ==
File:2023+GG,+OONI.jpg|alt=Global Gathering 2023 OONI speakers
 
File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|alt= Global Gathering 2023 participants
==== Global Gathering 2023 ====
File:2023+GG,+Tor.jpg|alt=Tor at Global Gathering 2023
[[File:2023+GG,+Tor.jpg|thumb|[https://www.torproject.org/ The Tor Project] in the 2023 Global Gathering!|212x212px]][[File:Participants+at+the+GG.jpg|thumb|219x219px|Participants at the 2023 Global Gathering were able to network and brainstorm about the digital rights field and its challenges.]]The 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, and part of a three year plan to grow the Global Gathering in a sustainable, safe way to the size and scope achieved pre-pandemic. 550 participants were hosted. For information on this event, check out the following links:
File:2023 GG venue aisle with a person walking.png|alt=2023 Global Gathering venue aisle with a person walking
[[File:2023+GG,+OONI.jpg|thumb|220x220px|[https://ooni.org/ The Open Observatory of Network Interference (OONI)] at the 2023 Global Gathering!]]The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz9pxqHZDmamgZKWkNz7kePt51cIaikgodU66a5YGWI/edit 2023 Global Gathering report back] covers in detail what happened during the event, the successes and challenges, and much more! Highlights of the report:
File:GG 2023 staff member on a swing.png|alt=GG 2023 staff member on a swing
 
File:GG 2023 venue and participants.png|alt=GG 2023 venue and participants
➡️ TCU had a five minute segment during Portugal’s most popular lunchtime news program.
File:GG 2023 group in circle talking.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 group in circle talking
 
File:2023 GG board with TCU logo.png|alt=Board with notes and TCU logo at Global Gathering 2023
➡️ 332 organizations representative of 92 countries
File:2023 GG Calyx booth.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 Calyx Institute's booth and speaker
 
File:2023 GG Greenhost booth.png|alt=Greenhost's booth at the Global Gathering 2023
➡️ 57.6% of participants identified as women or gender nonconforming
File:2023 GG Sasha's booth.png|alt=SASHA's booth at the Global Gathering, the staff member is chatting with 2 other attendees
 
File:2023 GG Nemo's booth.png|alt=Nemo's booth at the Global Gathering with a staff member hosting
➡️ 35.75% new voices, or people that have never attended a digital rights event
File:GG+Team.png|alt=Global Gathering team
 
File:2023 Global Gathering colorful balloons.png|alt=colorful balloons at the main area of the 2023 Global Gathering
➡️ 54.3% living in the Global Majority
File:GG 2023 dj attendee.png|alt=GG 2023 DJ and attendee
 
File:2023 GG venue at night.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023's venue at night
➡️ 109 high risk people were supported with visa and border crossing support, and 17 with direct financial support, despite TCU not having officially launched their Equity Fund in 2023.
File:GG 2023 participant checking the swag corner.png|alt=GG 2023 participant checking the swag corner
 
File:2023+GG,+participant+smiling.jpg|alt=Global Gathering 2023 participants smiling
➡️ Satellite convenings took place including Vietnam Cyber Dialogues, Global Network for Digital Resilience, Feminist Funders convening, organizational team retreats, and others.<br />
File:2023 GG accessibility resources.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 booth with accessibility resources
 
File:GG 2023 high contrast keyboard.png|alt=High contrast keyboard at the GG 2023
Check out the [[Global Gathering 2023|2023 Global Gathering]] landing page to see the program and activities
File:GG 2023 venue at the evening.png|alt=GG 2023 venue at the evening
File:GG 2023 space.png|alt=GG 2023 space that works for public announcements
File:GG 2023 one attendee at the main aisle.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 one attendee at the main aisle
File:GG 2023 booth to decorate.png|alt=GG 2023 booth to decorate
File:2023 GG resting area.png|alt=A group of people is sharing at the resting area in the 2023 Global Gathering
File:2023 GG food vendor.png|alt=Food vendor at the Global Gathering, the person is showing their dish
File:GG 2023 - Another food vendor with a staff member.png|alt=image shows a vendor with her booth selling food
File:GG 2023, a person trying a virtual reality device.png|alt=A person trying a virtual reality headset device at the Global Gathering
File:2024 Global Gathering Bubble Station.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 bubble station with coloful bubble toys
File:GG 2023 participant listening.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participant listening
File:GG 2023, venue space with trees.png|alt=GG 2023, venue space with trees
File:2023 GG stickers booth.png|alt=Booth with stickers and pamphlets from the Global Gathering participants
File:GG 2023 booths with colors.png|alt=GG 2023 booths with colors
File:GG 2023 group of women speaking.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 group of women speaking in a circle
File:2023 GG TCU staff on the stage.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023 staff members smiling
File:GG 2023 speaker.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 speaker
File:GG 2023 brainstorming hands and postits.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 brainstorming hands and postits
File:GG 2023 three participants discussing.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 three participants discussing
File:GG 2023 trees and sky.png|alt=GG 2023 trees and sky
File:GG 2023 participant walking in the main area.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participant walking in the main area
File:GG 2023 participants laughing during social event.jpeg|alt=GG 2023 participants laughing during social event
File:2023 GG venue aisle.png|alt=Global Gathering 2023's venue main aisle
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Latest revision as of 13:51, 21 May 2024

The Global Gathering 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.

Current Edition: 2024

2024 Global Gathering Application visual.png

Check out the 2024 Global Gathering landing page for information on:

  • 2024 Application Deadlines
  • Visa Information
  • 2024 Programming
  • Travel Tips and more!


Past Editions

Global Gathering 2023

The 2023 edition was the first in-person event we hosted post-pandemic, welcoming 550 participants.

  • The 2023 Global Gathering report back covers in detail what happened during the event. 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