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Ensuring digital inclusivity by engaging People with Disabilities in Rwanda

February 20, 2024
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Digital Accessibility Project Launch in Rwanda In a groundbreaking initiative, members of the Wikimedia Rwanda community, including Alice Mukeshimana, Byiringiro Cedric, and Niyigena Jack, supported by Wikimedia Rwanda, have launched a project titled “Digital Accessibility: Inclusion of People with Disabilities Contributing to Wikimedia Projects in Rwanda.” This initiative marks a…

12 Nov 23

Wikigap: Growing women’s presence on world’s largest encyclopedia

Wikipedia is one of the top websites in the world relied on by students, scholars, journalists, and citizens. However, it is still battling gender disparity. It is estimated that 90 percent of the encyclopedia’s top editors are male and most of its content is about men. The need to close…

12 Nov 23

Why Wikipedia wants you to curate content on Rwanda

Popular free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia is calling on Rwandans and citizens from the region to be more involved in curating content about the country, culture and other aspects to reduce underrepresentation. Wikipedia which last week marked its 20th anniversary is inviting Rwandans to be more involved in curating content to address…