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Behind the Buttons: Understanding Extended Rights on Wikimedia Projects

Every Wikimedia project thrives on trust — and behind that trust are contributors who hold extended rights: administrators, interface editors, stewards, and many others who help ensure safety, fairness, and functionality across our platforms. In this episode of WikiAfrica Hour, we demystify how extended rights actually work: What are they? Who holds them? How are they granted? And how do these roles shape the health and governance of Wikimedia projects? We’ll also reflect on insights from the first-ever Extended Rights Pre-Conference at Wikimania Nairobi 2025 — exploring the ideas, feedback, and outcomes that emerged from this historic gathering. Finally, we’ll discuss diversity and inclusion: How can more contributors from Africa and underrepresented communities access these trusted roles? What barriers still exist? And how can we build a more balanced and transparent Wikimedia governance for the future? 📚CHAPTERS📚 00:45 - Introduction by Donia ElDomiaty 02:05 - Guest Host Introduction: Nitesh Gill 03:34 - Episode Overview & Context 07:43 - Meet the Guests: Natalia Szafran, N'Da N'Dri Konan, DerHexer/ Martin 12:17 - What Are Extended Rights on Wikimedia? 19:24 - The Foundation’s Perspective on Extended Rights 23:00 - How Extended Rights Differ Across Projects 28:06 - Becoming an Admin: Building Trust in Communities 33:30 - Why an Extended Rights Pre-Conference? 35:30 - Key Reflections from the Pre-Conference 41:43 - Barriers to Taking on Extended Rights 44:50 - Making Extended Rights More Inclusive 54:00 - Closing Thanks 55:10 - WikiAfrica Hour News (December 2025) 1:01:55 - In Focus: 2025 Highlights 1:04:30 - Final Closing Remarks