Manavpreet Kaur

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

• Indian Express
• Blogpost WMF
• Punjab Kesari March 2024
• Times Now News, March 2024
• WWWW initiative to bridge the gender gap

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, She Leads Bootcamp, Advanced Train The Trainer 2025

Web Session: Women in the Wikimedia movement: #BalanceForBetter, WikiAfrica Hour #28: The state of diversity, equity & inclusion, Episode #34: Celebrate WikiWomen!, Women in tech session 2025

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

Blogs: Diff Blogs

I started my journey with the Open Knowledge movement in 2014. 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.