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


'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
'''Where:''' Estoril, Portugal
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The 2025 iteration of the Global Gathering (GG) will bring together diverse individuals from 144+ countries for three days of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and networking. The event focuses on issues related to digital rights, online security for civil society, and other challenges at the intersection of human rights and technology.  
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.  


The idyllic outdoor venue in Estoril, Portugal provides participants with the ambience and space to rejuvenate, and the event’s celebrated safety and security measures allow for authentic trust-building across regions and disciplines.  
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.
Please note that in response to current funding freezes, this year we are changing the format to provide organizations and networks with more space to host their own public and private events. If you are interested in learning more, please email gather@digitalrights.community.


== Global Gathering Platform ==
== Global Gathering Platform ==
Head over to the Global Gathering Platform where you will be able to:
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Head over to the [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Global Gathering Platform] where you will be able to:


* Apply to join the 2025 Global Gathering
* [https://gathering.digitalrights.community/ Apply to join the 2025 Global Gathering]
* View your Global Gathering application status
* View your Global Gathering application status
* Update your Global Gathering application
* Update your Global Gathering application
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== Global Gathering Overview ==
== Global Gathering Overview ==
The recent US government funding freezes have had a widespread impact on our field, including at Team CommUNITY. As such, we will be transforming the event’s programming to accommodate the needs, challenges, and risks of those organizations and networks that will be attending. What this means is that programming will be focused on:
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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::'''1. Networking, Collaboration, and Knowledge-Sharing'''<br>
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::If you’ve never attended the Global Gathering, you’ll find that our unique design fosters organic networking and collaboration-building. This year, we are enhancing this approach by providing participants with the tools and spaces needed to mobilize around conversations that are crucial to their urgent goals. While TCU will facilitate meetups focused on specific topics or regions, participants will also receive clear guidelines on how to propose their own meetups or talks once they arrive in Portugal, thus shifting to a more self-organized model.
----'''Villages and Private Events'''


::'''2. Villages and Private Events'''<br>
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.
::We are providing organizations and groups in attendance with space to host their own activities, including Villages and other private and public events. This could include stakeholder meetings, team retreats, or topical mini-conferences focused on specific themes. If you are interested in this option, you must email us as soon as possible so we can reserve your space. Please contact us at gather@digitalrights.community
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::'''3. Booths'''<br>
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::We will continue offering booth spaces for projects that can be used to either showcase their work, run a tool demo, or even conduct a skillshare or support desk. Booths will be hosted in permanent wooden structures equipped with electricity. TCU will share information about requesting a Booth space to individuals whose applications to join the event have been approved.
----'''Booths'''


More details about how to submit Booth proposals and Self-Organized Circles will be shared soon!
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 ==
== Partners and Satellite Events ==
'''Consider becoming a partner for the 2025 Global Gathering!''' Receive a myriad of benefits from hosting a Village or a private event to free tickets for approved colleagues to a guaranteed booth to showcase your organization! Funds collected from partnerships 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].
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].


==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
==Planning Your Trip & Navigating Estoril==
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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.
'''[[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!
'''[[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==
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<big>'''Equity Fund Support'''</big><br>
The recent government spending freeze has impacted TCU. Our ability to provide financial support is limited so that we can ensure that all attendees receive holistic security support. We will not have an open application process for Equity Fund support for the 2025 gathering, as we are prioritizing community nodes who work with us to achieve critical security and community management goals.  
 
<big>'''Visa Support'''</big><br>
<big>'''Visa Support'''</big><br>
The '''[[Visa and Equity Fund Support|Visa Support]]''' page has all the information you need regarding:
The '''[[Visa and Equity Fund Support|Visa Support]]''' page has all the information you need regarding:
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* Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization
* Applying for ETIAS Travel Authorization
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process
* Ongoing support TCU can offer during your visa process
<big>'''Equity Fund Support'''</big><br>
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==
==Community, Security & Health Policies==


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