What does it really take to claim your space and make it count? For many women in the digital space, the challenge is not just showing up, but being seen, heard, and represented accurately. This question set the tone for the Africa Wiki Women (AWW) April Skill Up Workshop , themed “Pioneering Her Right.” Held on 11 April 2026 and moderated by Ann Veronicah , the session brought together 126 registered participants from Nigeria, Tanzania, India, Madagascar, USA, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Kenya, South Sudan, and beyond for an engaging conversation on how digital platforms, particularly Wikimedia projects, can advance equity, amplify voices, and shape narratives. Setting the Tone: Claiming Space The session opened with an interactive icebreaker that invited participants to reflect on what “claiming your space” means to them. Words like confidence, visibility, voice, impact, and freedom quickly filled the screen capturing both the aspirations and realities of women navigating digital spaces.…