“We are happy to announce that since the 15th of July, the francophone Wikipedia has reached the important and symbolic milestone of 20% of women biographies ! This is an important step towards the improvement of encyclopedic content concerning women and gender minorities. In 2016, when the sans pagEs project started, this figure amounted to 14% only.” This is what Natacha Rault, director of the association Les sans Pages, wrote in a media release of 21 august 2024.

Wikimedia CH is one of the partners of Les sans pagEs and supports their work with grants and logistically. On behalf of the entire WMCH team, CEO Jenny Ebermann offered Natacha, the sans pagES, and all volunteers who have contributed, our sincere congratulations on this major step forward: “It has taken, and still takes, a lot of effort and commitment, and I’d like to thank you for your enthusiasm and energy in bringing this great project to fruition!”

Wikimedia CH is delighted to support projects that make more women visible on Wikipedia. In general, we stand for diversity.

Read more