Event:Feminism and Folklore 2026 in the Igbo Community
Feminism and Folklore 2026 in Igbo Community is a local writing contest aimed at improving Igbo language Wikipedia, Wikidata annd Wikiquote content related to feminism, women, gender, and folklore.
The campaign focuses on documenting Igbo and African folk traditions, women’s biographies, gender roles, and cultural heritage that are underrepresented on Wikipedia,Wikiquote and Wikidata.
Timeline
1st March 2026 00:01 UTC – 31st March 2026 11:59 UTC
Themes
Participants are encouraged to create or expand Igbo articles related to the themes below.
Folklore and Culture
- Igbo folklore and oral traditions
- Festivals, dances, music, and games
- Traditional clothing and cuisine
- Myths, legends, and storytelling
- Religion and cultural practices
Women and Gender
- Biographies of Igbo and African women
- Women in culture, arts, and leadership
- Gender roles in Igbo society
- Women in folklore and mythology
Rules & Guidelines
- ✅ Articles must be written or expanded in the Igbo language.
- ✅ Minimum 3000 bytes and/or 300 words.
- ✅ Articles must be created or expanded during the campaign period.
- ✅ Content must align with Feminism and Folklore themes.
- ✅ No machine-translated or copyright-violating content.
- ✅ Reliable references are required.
Participants
Who Can Participate?
- New editors
- Experienced Wikimedians
- Feminists and gender advocates
- Students and academics
- Anyone passionate about Igbo heritage and women’s representation No prior Wikimedia experience is required. Training will be provided.
This campaign is open to:.
How to join
To join the feminism and folklore campaign.
- Log in your Wikimedia account. Create a Wikimedia account if you don't have
- Register on this event page by clicking the register button
- 'Attend the training session
Special Prize
Every participant will receive a Wikipedia 25 digital postcard.