Jorge Vargas – Wikimedia Foundation (original) (raw)
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Other members of Advancement
Euphemia Uwandu
Program Officer, Community Organizing Experience, Content Enablement
Brisa Ceccon
Latin America Partnerships, Community Partnerships
Felix Nartey
Sub-Saharan Africa Partnerships, Community Partnerships
Recent posts by Jorge Vargas
Celebrating Latinx stories, culture, and contributions on Wikimedia projects
Today marks the start of a Heritage Month focused on celebrating the history, culture, and influence of Latinx communities in the United States. The official name of the month itself (National Hispanic Heritage Month) is a living example of the power of language — its history and inequities in who controls it, and its impact….
Wikimedia Foundation and UN Human Rights launch #WikiForHumanRights campaign to improve and expand knowledge about human rights online
At a time of growing polarization, misinformation, and limits placed on freedom of speech, assembly, and privacy, as well as ongoing conflict—understanding our human rights is a critical part of our daily lives. It dictates everything from how we gather in our communities and speak about the issues and causes we care about, to how….
Photo credits
Diliff, University of Texas at Arlington Photograph Collection, 钉钉, Ninaras
Myleen Hollero Photography
Illustrated by Jasmina El Bouamraoui and Karabo Poppy Moletsane
