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In accordance with our security release policy, the Django team is issuing releases for Django 6.1.2, Django 6.0.9, and Django 5.2.18. These releases address the security issues detailed below. We encourage all users of Django to upgrade as soon as possible. CVE-2026-77050…
We are no longer accepting new security reports for the Django project through HackerOne. Existing reports submitted through HackerOne will remain open and continue to be handled by the Django Security Team. If you discover a security issue in Django, please follow the reporting…
Hello Everyone 👋 It is that time of year again when we recognize someone from our community in memory of our friend Malcolm. Malcolm was an early core contributor to Django and had a huge influence on the Django we know today. Besides being knowledgeable, he was also especially…
For September 2026, we welcome Ken Whitesell as our DSF member of the month! ⭐ Ken has long been part of the Django community, serving for many years as an helper in the Django forum and recipient of the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial award. He has been a volunteer for DjangoCon US…
Both the Steering Council and DSF Board have approved DEP 19, which implements our new technical governance. Thank you to everyone who read the document and participated in the process! This was the effort of two different DSF boards and dozens of community members. These changes…
We're proposing a new voting membership status to help us track active members. If you've voted in a Board election in the last two years, you're active, and you count toward quorum. If you haven't, you're still a member, but you won't count toward quorum until you tell us you…
We are extending the search for the Django Software Foundation's first Executive Director. Applications now close at the end of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, anywhere on Earth (AoE). As long as it is still September 22 somewhere, your application counts. We are happy with the…
We’re delighted to announce that DjangoCon Europe 2027 will take place in Innsbruck, Austria, from February 17–21, 2027! Photo by Nicole Baster on Unsplash Each year, DjangoCon Europe brings together people from across the Django community to learn, share ideas, contribute, and…
The second half of our annual JetBrains fundraiser has been extended through September 14, 2026. Thank you to JetBrains for the extra time. You still have time to renew your PyCharm license or give it a try. You get PyCharm at 30% off, and JetBrains donates 100% of your purchase…
The Django Software Foundation is looking for people to join the Fundraising Working Group. This is a particularly interesting time to get involved. The DSF has raised its 2026 fundraising goal to $500,000. That funding is what allows us to continue supporting the Django Fellows…
