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Understanding the Ombuds Commission: Mandate and Current Focus Areas in 2026
The Wikimedia Ombuds Commission handles sensitive community disputes, ensuring fair processes on Wikipedia. Learn about its mandate, current focus areas like harassment cases and content disputes, and how it works with other WMF teams in 2026.
Executive Appointments at Wikimedia Foundation: New Leadership Takes Charge
Wikimedia Foundation appoints Erik Möller as new CEO, marking a shift toward community-led leadership after Maryana Iskander's departure. Learn how this change impacts Wikipedia's future, AI policies, and global representation.
How Wikimedia Foundation Supports Smaller Language Communities on Wikipedia
The Wikimedia Foundation supports hundreds of small-language Wikipedias through grants, translation tools, and community training - helping preserve languages that tech companies ignore.
Wikimedia Foundation Budget Announcement and Spending Priorities for 2026
The Wikimedia Foundation's 2026 budget prioritizes infrastructure, global access, and editor tools over growth. With 7 million donors and no ads, it's focused on keeping Wikipedia fast, free, and reliable for everyone.
How to Cross-Post Signpost Stories to Wikimedia Diff: Best Practices
Learn how to properly cross-post Signpost stories to Wikimedia Diff with clear guidelines, formatting rules, and submission tips to reach a global audience and support transparency in Wikipedia's community.
Wikimedia Foundation Legal Updates Affecting Wikipedia Editors
New legal updates from the Wikimedia Foundation shift responsibility to Wikipedia editors, requiring careful sourcing and legal awareness. Editors must now use new tools and follow stricter rules to stay protected.
The Evolution of Wikipedia's Copyright Policies and Licensing
Wikipedia’s shift from GFDL to Creative Commons licensing transformed how global knowledge is shared. Learn how its copyright policies evolved to support free reuse, community enforcement, and AI-era challenges.
How Wikimedia Raises Money to Keep Wikipedia Free and Online
Wikipedia stays free thanks to millions of small donations. Learn how Wikimedia raises money, where it goes, and why this model works better than ads or subscriptions.
How the Wikimedia Foundation Is Tackling AI and Copyright Challenges
The Wikimedia Foundation is fighting to protect Wikipedia's open knowledge from being exploited by AI companies. They're enforcing copyright rules, building detection tools, and pushing for legal change to ensure AI gives credit where it's due.
Notable Press Releases From Wikimedia Foundation: A Historical Review
A historical review of key Wikimedia Foundation press releases that shaped Wikipedia's role in defending open knowledge, fighting censorship, and combating misinformation since 2005.
Privacy Policy: How Wikipedia Protects Editor Information
Wikipedia protects editor privacy by hiding IP addresses, avoiding tracking, and allowing anonymous edits. No personal data is collected unless you create an account - and even then, your real identity stays secret.
The Sister Projects Task Force: Wikimedia Foundation's Review of Wikinews
Wikinews, Wikimedia Foundation's volunteer-run news site, underwent a major review in 2025. The Sister Projects Task Force found declining participation but strong value among educators and researchers - leading to new tools, training, and language support to ensure its survival.
