Wikimedia Deutschland’s „Women edit“ seeks to motivate women to actively participate in Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, Wikivoyage asf. Currently, women make up only ten per cent of active contributors in the German-language Wikipedia, and the situation is similar in the other Wikimedia-projects. This needs to be changed.
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„Women edit“-events all over Germany are designed to directly motivate contribution: writing articles for Wikipedia, taking photos for Wikimedia Commons, updating travelling information at Wikivoyage or discuss with the community - there are plenty of options! Experienced Wikipedians, so-called "Wikiwomen", guide the participants in their first steps in the world of Wikimedia and answer individual questions, for example concerning technology, copyright Free Knowledge. Wikimedia Deutschland (WMDE) supports the Wikiwomen's commitment by organizing a prep weekend, public relations and counselling. Travel and other expenses are paid by WMDE, as well.
