​​​The EQUALS Global Partnership is now seeking applications for the 2027 EQUALS in Tech Awards !

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We want to hear about outstanding initiatives, programmes, projects, products and services that use technology to advance digital gender equality and help close the digital gender divide.

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First launched in 2014, the Awards recognize efforts at the global, regional and national levels that use technology to transform the lives of women and girls. Under the renewed EQUALS 2.0 framework, the 2027 edition introduces three award categories aligned with the partnership’s current workstreams. Winners receive recognition from a global, multisectoral partnership committed to gender equality in the digital age, join a strong community of support and expand their networks.

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EQUALS is seeking applications for initiatives of all sizes, from every region, in the following award categories:

• Emerging Tech for Inclusion Award: Initiatives, programmes, products or services that promote equitable access to and benefits from emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, climate technologies and other innovative digital tools—for women and girls.

• Digital Skills & Leadership Pathways Award: Initiatives that equip women and girls with digital skills, strengthen their leadership capabilities and opportunities, and provide scalable pathways to leadership roles in the digital economy.

• Safe and Inclusive Digital Spaces Award: Initiatives that promote safe, inclusive and empowering digital environments in which women and girls can participate fully and benefit from digital technologies, free from online violence, harassment and exclusion.

 

Who can apply?

Applications are open worldwide to civil society and non-governmental organizations, government institutions, international organizations, academic and research institutions, private-sector entities, multi-stakeholder initiatives, social enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures. Each application must present a specific programme, initiative or project aligned with one of the three categories. The programme, initiative or project must still be ongoing and must not have concluded at the time of application. Applications seeking recognition for an organization as a whole are not eligible.

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How will applications be evaluated?

Eligible applications will be independently reviewed and assessed on impact, reach, scalability and replicability, innovation, and collaboration.

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APPLICATION PERIOD: 7 OCTOBER – 7 NOVEMBER 2026, 23:59 CET

 

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If you have any question, check our Frequently Asked Questions, or email us at equals@itu.int.

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Help us showcase the work of building gender digital equality by nominating today!

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About the #EQUALSinTech Awards

 

The annual EQUALS in Tech Awards are organized and presented by the EQUALS Global Partnership,  a global multi-stakeholder - 50+ NGOs, private sector companies, international organizations and research institutions -  committed to advancing digital gender equality whose founding partners are the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UN Women, International Trade Centre, GSMA, and United Nations University.

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