[diversity] Call for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion proposals for RIPE88, and view back of RIPE87

Dear all,

there is a space to bring up topics of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at 
RIPE 88 meeting: session is scheduled for Thursday, 23rd May.

Please submit your proposal either through regular CFP:
https://ripe88.ripe.net/cfp

... or emailing me directly.

RIPE Community is already offering several DEI measures, such as 
fellowship, mentoring, childcare, Local Hubs, and actively implementing 
Code of Conduct:
https://ripe88.ripe.net/attend/diversity/

Please also take a look at the RIPE87 archives and short notes below, to 
get inspired on what topics to cover this time.


Regards,
Vesna

https://ripe87.ripe.net/programme/meeting-plan/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Gergana Petrova discussed diversity aspects at RIPE meetings, focusing 
on academics, newcomers, and women's participation. Concerns are raised 
about women's representation, and suggestions for age brackets and 
experience levels are discussed. Valerie Aurora emphasized accurate 
credit allocation in open-source communities to foster diversity, 
linking stolen credit to power imbalances and other unethical behaviors. 
Mannat Kaur discussed the gendered experiences of system administrators, 
highlighting care work and advocating for a culture of care. Sasha 
Romijn addressed accessibility issues, emphasizing the diverse range of 
mobility needs. Annika Hannig and Maria Matejka discussed accessibility 
challenges during social events, advocating for more inclusive 
environments. The session concludes with participants sharing personal 
experiences and feedback on improving accessibility, acknowledging 
efforts, and emphasizing the importance of continuous improvement.

* stenography https://ripe87.ripe.net/archives/steno/47
* chat https://ripe87.ripe.net/archives/chat/47


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Senior Community Builder, RIPE NCC
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