Event:Telling untold stories: How to document gendered narratives in Folklore on Wikipedia

Feminism and Folklore International Campaign invites you to an engaging event in our Advocacy series. Join us as we explore the intersection of folk culture and feminism, and learn how to document and amplify feminist narratives in African folklore.

Objectives

• Document Gendered Narratives: Understand the significance of recording how gender shapes folklore and why these stories matter.
• Explore Innovative Methods: Learn practical techniques for researching, verifying, and presenting feminist perspectives in folklore.
• Collaborative Discussion: Engage in group brainstorming to map out future documentation and advocacy initiatives using Wikimedia projects.
• Advocacy & Visibility: Discuss strategies to amplify these narratives on Wikipedia and related platforms.

Details

• Date: 28^th February 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time zone)
• Venue: Online

How to Join

• Zoom Link: Join here
• Meeting ID: 875 2207 4523
• Passcode: FNF@123
• Add to Calendar: Add to your calendar

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions: Brief overview of the session and participant introductions.
2. Presentation: An in-depth look at the significance of gendered narratives in folklore, with examples drawn from diverse cultural contexts.
3. Interactive Session: Collaborative mapping activity to brainstorm documentation strategies and advocacy initiatives.
4. Q&A and Discussion: An open forum for questions, feedback, and sharing personal insights.
5. Next Steps: Discussion of follow-up actions and planning for future initiatives.

Presentation

• Access the workshop presentation: Add here
• Link to recorded session: Add here

Report Summary

Report summary will be updated here after the meeting. We look forward to your active participation as we document, share, and celebrate feminist narratives in African folklore!