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The EQUALS in TECH AWARDS

Every year, we give awards to organizations, institutions and individuals

who are helping girls and women

get equal access, skills and opportunities online and in the tech industry.

2023 EQUALS in Tech Awards Finalists

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Congratulations to all the finalists of the 2023 EQUALS in Tech Awards!

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the EQUALS in Tech Awards and the finalists have been selected from more than 132 nominated initiatives from 54 countries from around the world.
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The winners will be announced at the EQUALS in Tech Awards ceremony that will be held on 12 December 2023 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

ACCESS
CATEGORY FINALISTS

Improving women's and girls’ digital technology access, connectivity and security

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Alert GBV

Cameroon

AlertGBV is a free omnichannel digital platform, available in French and English, for online assistance and financial empowerment for survivors of Gender-Based Violence.

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THAKI:

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Lebanon 

This organization works in the context of the global education crisis for refugees, displaced children and those living in poverty.

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STOPNCII.ORG

Global

A free global tool by SWGfL to prevent intimate images from being shared online by perpetrators of intimate image abuse.

SKILLS
CATEGORY FINALISTS

Supporting development of science, technology, engineering and math skills of women and girls

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Keeping female in STEM

Nigeria

An initiative of Webfala, this programme offers STEM education and digital literacy training, to empower beneficiaries to become creators and innovators, fostering a sense of agency in shaping their own futures.

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IT and Entrepreneurial Skills 

Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi

This training programme is combined with a community education and awareness programme, targeting both men and women and covering a range of themes related to gender equality.

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Code Women

Spain

It is a unique place for women and  career changers to learn and get support. It provides an opportunity for networking and getting career advice from experienced women developers.

LEADERSHIP IN TECH
CATEGORY FINALISTS

Promoting women in decision-making roles within the ICT field
 

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HER FOR TECH 

Malawi

This initiative aims to address the gender disparity and contribute to bridging gender digital divide. It aims to provide digital skills training, empower women, and cultivate leadership skills.

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HER GOLDEN VOICE

Global

This initiative of Worlds Foundation  uses technology to bring girls to school and help them participate in ICT programs to control the digital divide.

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CENTRO G+T

Argentina

The “G+T CENTER - CENTER FOR GENDER IN TECHNOLOGY” was created with the aim of contributing to reducing the gender gap in technology.

LEADERSHIP IN SME
CATEGORY FINALISTS

Promoting women’s leadership in technology SMEs

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PLAI

Jalisco, Mexico

The PLATAFORMA ABIERTA DE INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO DE JALISCO has comprehensive programmes designed especially to strengthen women entrepreneurs in the process of formalizing and managing their businesses.

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Programa De Transformacion Digital

Mexico

An initiative of StartupLab MX, this focuses on the digital transformation of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in rural areas of Mexico.

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(RE)BUILDING THE UKRAINIAN BUSINESS

Poland/Ukraine

These initiatives of IMPACT CEE aid the displaced population and fosters economic resilience, particularly in the digital economy realm and by using the digital tools.

RESEARCH
CATEGORY FINALISTS

Initiatives working to expand digital gender divide knowledge in support of evidence-based decision-making

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National Gender Observatory

Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of)

An initiative of IPA, this project is a key priority of the government, and a testament to the growing national consensus on reducing the gender gap at all levels of the public sector labour force, including in leadership positions.  

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Preventing and Mitigating Gender Bias

Global

Through a 'Learning Analytics' project, the Secretariat of Education of Guanajuato (SEG), created an AI based early alert system aimed at improving school retention and graduation rates.

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​AFRICAN WITS

Cameroon & Congo

The Female Tech Ecosystem Mapping is a project that is carried out in several formats (interactive map, infographic ) and intended to be produced in the form of a mobile application.

EQUALS PARTNER SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

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To recognize, engage, highlight and promote the work of EQUALS partners

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CODE TO CHANGE 

Global

Code To Change is committed to achieving gender equality, decent work, and the economic empowerment of women and underrepresented groups through digital inclusion.

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EY – WOMEN. FAST FORWARD

Global

Women. Fast Forward is the EY global platform that engages people, clients and communities to advance gender equality.

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