During the 2021 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit, we hosted a challenge clinic where participants shared some of their challenges while other Heroines tried to help them find solutions. One major concern that came up was, “how does one explain/communicate OGP with limited resources?” …

Introduction When we carried out Community Research in 2020, a few hurdles that hindered community engagement were identified — power dynamics, lack of clarity about where the road leads or who members are travelling with, and a general lack of understanding around the identity of the community and its goals. …

A few weeks back, we invited community members to apply for our first writing grant. With this grant, we want to amplify the voices of women and non-binary people, who are often left out of important global conversations. We received intriguing pitches from a total of 30 applicants, some sharing…

When we set up Open Heroines, we wanted to amplify voices of women and non-binary people in civic tech, open data and open government spaces. Often, voices of women and non-binary people, especially from the “Global South”, remain missing in important global conversations. …

by Mar Marín As a newbie to the civic tech realm, and having recently graduated with a Major in International Relations, this past year I have looked for engaging activities that could help me find the sweet spot between my degree and my interest in safe digital technologies. …

Gender equality is a mere afterthought to many institutions — and there are numbers to show for it. A 2021 report by Equals Measures 2030 indicates that as of September 2019, only 89 commitments in National Action Plans around the world include mentions of women, girls, or gender, which is…

By Tracy Kadessa It is a bright and sunny morning. You are walking in the park, your head up high as the warmth of the sun gently caresses your face. Your beautiful yellow skirt is tenderly swinging in the direction of the slow breeze. “What a fine time to be…

‘Inclusion’ is not a buzzword to us. From the onset, we were keen on creating a space for all folk who identify as women or non-binary in open government, open data and civic tech. A space where they felt safe to share their thoughts and ideas without the fear of…

It’s our sixth anniversary today! The idea that was birthed in Mexico City at the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Summit in 2015 has now blossomed into a global community with over 700 members. For the most part, Open Heroines (OH) has been volunteer-run. As we expand, we have recently hired…