User:Manavpreet Kaur

We become what we think about. –Earl Nightingale

Dr. Manavpreet Kaur

Member, Movement Charter Drafting Committee
Co-Founder, Punjabi Wikimedians
Member, WikiWomen's User Group
Member, WikiDonne

About me

Hi! I am Manavpreet Kaur from Punjab, India. I am a Ph.D., PDF in Forensic Science. My academic specializations are- Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Biology, Forensic Medicine with specialization in Facial identification. My areas of interest are Human rights, global DE&I policies and access to knowledge. I am a free knowledge enthusiast and I believe education is for enlightenment. I design and facilitate programs to build stronger communities and my focus is more on bringing women in leadership roles.

Newspaper Articles and Blogs

Programs Organized/Co-Organized:WikiWomenCamp 2023, WikiConference India 2016, Wiki Women for Women Wellbeing 2018, TWLCon (2019 India), Wiki4Women edit-a-thon at UNESCO, New Delhi, Women TTT 2019, Starting a Wiki Club,Mini TTT Punjab 2019, Health Awareness Activity

Presentations:

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Web Session: Women in the Wikimedia movement: #BalanceForBetter, WikiAfrica Hour #28: The state of diversity, equity & inclusion, Episode #34: Celebrate WikiWomen!

Panel: NGI4EU Panel January 2024, UN-CSW68 Side event: Panel on DPI- A tool for Gender equality

Blogs: Diff Blogs

My work

In addition to my contributions in content creation, I've had the privilege of conducting workshops, trainings, and strategic discussions across India, where I introduced new editors to the realms of Hindi and Punjabi Wikipedia, fostering growth and diversity.

I have been a South Asia representative on the Movement Charter Drafting Committee. This was a significant milestone in my journey within the Wikimedia movement and a responsibility I held with great honor and dedication.

As an MCDC member, I was a part of a team entrusted with the vital task of shaping the future of the Wikimedia movement through the drafting of a comprehensive Movement Charter. This Charter was envisioned as a guiding document, reflecting the collective aspirations, values, and principles of Wikimedia communities worldwide.

I was also a Co-Lead for the Wiki Women Camp 2023, a platform dedicated to plan the necessary actions and support required to expand the ongoing initiatives for empowering women editors. As a leader and organizer, I facilitated designing the program and sessions aimed at amplifying the voices of women within Wikimedia.

My commitment extends globally, as I co-founded the steering committee for the advancement of the Wiki Women Camp Declaration. Together, we work towards fostering gender equity and inclusion throughout the Wikimedia movement.

I have been involved in shaping the Wiki Women Summit 2024, collaborating with fellow Wikimedians to design an impactful event that celebrates and elevates the contributions of women editors worldwide.

Currently, I am working on a Human-Centered Design Research for Digital Transformation with a focus on Gender Gap.