Introductory statement / Application summary (maximum 200 words): Why are you running for the Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee? What would you contribute?
I am an advocate in fostering mild, respectful, incIusive and safe environment. Having gotten experience on community engagement, ensuring the safety of community members will be my commitment and this is basically my reason for applying to engage and build a conflict resolution team that vibes for transparent , equitable and safe environment in my community. I have passion for the wikimedia mission which is focused on knowlegde equity and knowledge as a service and I desire to continue to contribute to the foundation's Success. I will ensure that the Universal code of conduct is effectively and well implemented in the community, to advance diversity and Equity.
Please describe your Wikimedia experience (such as contributions to the Wikimedia projects, memberships in Wikimedia organizations or affiliates, experience working on conduct issues in your community, activities as a Wikimedia movement organizer, or participation in building Wikimedia policies).
I contribute to the foundation's success. I have been an active contributor since I joined the Wikimedia movement in the year 2020' I have also involved in organizing edit-a-thons and practical sessions to promote awareness of Wikimedia project and encourage knowledge Equity' I have contributed to lots of project especially on language, Women, Culture, disabilities etc.
Professional Experience, Skills and Education
Please briefly describe 3 situations that show how you worked on, or advised others on, a complex conduct or policy issue. How did you work with others to address the situations?
One of them is discouraging harassment on newbies by old editors especially when they are lost and an the old contributor tries to make jest of the newbie. secondly, on the issue of funding, where the old editor or experienced editor fails to give benefits to facilitators as it was stated due to hierarchy or role in the community. lastly, designing projects focused on the needs of the community and not for the need of the coordinators.
Leadership Experience
Can you describe a policy, on wiki or off, that you helped to create or change? What did you learn from this experience?
One policy I helped to changed was involving community member on what movement strategy is all about and how they can contribute to knowledge equity. Also coordinated movement strategy 47 initiatives translation to Igbo language and also signing up as a translator on meta-wiki. Through this collaborative editing, we were more user friendly and this has come to stay that we need to translate themovement documents to our community. This taught me the power of collaboration and it helped in ensuring that our community understands the decision making processes and the strategic directions towards the movement's mandate.
How have you been able to empower people to make their voices heard?
I have played a great role in advancing inclusivity in the community. I initiated a project tagged" Deepening Community Engagement on movement strategy", to involve the community on the knowledge of the Strategic direction (knowledge equity and knowledge as a Service). Also, through the Movement Charter Ambassadors program, I have been able to involve my communities with oher ambassadors on community conversation to ensure our voices are heard in decision- making processes. I have organised several projects to amplifying the voices of the underrepresented, especially women.
Sometimes in professional situations, there are personality conflicts. Explain how you remain productive even with personality conflicts.
When personality conflicts arise, I would stay focused on the aim of the work or project not allowing personal problem to push me backward. I would never allow these conflicts to determine my interaction with others generally.
Strategic Thinking
In your opinion, how can the U4C be a positive influence in the Wikimedia movement?
U4C can help build trust and safety within the Wikimedia community. It can be use as a tool in the wikimedia movement to encourage respect, diversity, equity, inclusivity and collaboration. Applying the U4C especially on community engagement involving newbies, will give them the sense of being respected and valued. This will give them the notion of seeing Wikimedia as a supportive and welcoming environment.
How would you help the Universal Code of Conduct develop and improve over time?
I would ensure that the U4C responds to the need of the Wikimedia community which include fostering a conducive safe, inclusive and respectful atmosphere. I would also ensure that there are transparency, equity and accessibility in the implementation of the U4C to all community, help in contributing to areas of impact, improvement and introduce innovative practices to improve the U4C.
