Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments/DEI research 2022/Final report/Introduction
| Overview | Introduction | Learnings | Recommendations | Possible roadblocks | What is in the pipeline? | Appendix |
The world around us is dynamic and ever evolving, and so are the ways in which we experience it. This also translates into the ways we understand and perceive diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) needs. While we work towards making Wiki Loves Monuments more inclusive and equitable, it is important to pay heed to the fact that our idea of ‘inclusivity and equitability’ is always influenced by our own immediate experience of the same. The process of achieving Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity then needs a thorough reflection into our assumptions and ground realities.
The last few months of conducting DEI research has highlighted the need for this very reflection, and the fact that there may not be a ‘one size fits all’ solution for all DEI problems. Political, cultural and economic constraints dictate a lot of the push and pulls that affect the implementation and success of these solutions.
Each national organising team may be at a different stage of achieving DEI in their country. While some may need to address the issue of accessible resources and technology to increase participation, others may require more logistical support to address the lack of local government initiatives towards heritage management.
In each of these scenarios you have to first unravel the immediate knot to be able to proceed forward. Hence, it is only fair to look at DEI as a process that may have to evolve and adapt to the needs of time and space.
This report draws from the conversations highlighted in the interim report and hopes to present a larger picture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) needs and solutions for the Wiki Loves Monuments campaign.