Ubuntu: Bridging the digital divide with ancient African philosophy
"Ubuntu" is an ancient humanist African philosophy which was coined from the Zulu phrase "Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu", which literally...
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Melina Gaglia
- Oct 31, 2018
- 3 min
Can investing help close the gender digital divide? A report from WIF18
Last week in Geneva, UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum (WIF18) brought together a group of passionate, global pioneers all working towards...
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Don Rodney Junio
- Oct 17, 2018
- 3 min
Beyond increasing and deepening basic access to ICT for women
In the recent address of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, he highlighted two...
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Federica Migliardo
- Aug 14, 2018
- 2 min
Women in science: still a human rights issue
It’s 2018, and still some people are surprised that not only do women scientists "exist," but also that they are good at what they do! We...
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Shinjini Kundu, MD, PhD
- Aug 6, 2018
- 3 min
The gender gap in tech: a case for raising expectations
I grew up taking apart computers with my father. I’d muse about books on my father’s bookshelves with strange titles: PERL, Java, C++....
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Anu Madgavkar
- Jul 30, 2018
- 3 min
How can digital technology speed up gender equality?
Can digital technologies consign gender inequality to history? Consider that 55 percent of new Internet businesses are founded by women...
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Masha Zvereva
- Jul 18, 2018
- 5 min
Gender bias in tech and 5 ways to fight it
Gender diversity in tech has proven benefits; however, it’s still the case that women are hugely underrepresented in this industry....
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EQUALS
- Jul 10, 2018
- 1 min
How can men help bring gender equality to the tech sector?
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson in speaking about gender equality and launching the HeForShe campaign at United Nations...
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EQUALS
- Jul 4, 2018
- 2 min
Planet Mogul and Women 2.0 join EQUALS partnership
The EQUALS partnership continues to grow, and today we are delighted to formally announce two new partners. Both Planet Mogul and Women...
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Nayeon Park
- Jun 18, 2018
- 3 min
New York City celebrates Girls in ICT Day
International Girls in ICT Day is held worldwide each year to encourage girls and young women to consider careers in the growing field of...
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EQUALS
- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
Strong Voices in Central America’s Digital Ecology: Sulá Batsú Cooperativa
Winner of the 2017 EQUALS in Tech Awards in the Leadership Category, Sulá Batsú Cooperativa is a non-profit organization in Costa Rica...
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Press Release
- Jun 6, 2018
- 3 min
Wikimedia Foundation becomes official EQUALS Global Partner
6 June 2018 -- The EQUALS Global Network Partnership is pleased to announce that the Wikimedia Foundation has become the latest official...
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Ursula Wynhoven and Kadiatou Sall-Beye
- May 24, 2018
- 2 min
Uncovering HERstory at the United Nations
The United Nations has its own Hidden Figures story around its creation. Hidden Figures is the story of black female mathematicians who...
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ITU News
- May 17, 2018
- 3 min
Female space explorers share their experiences bridging the digital gender divide on World Telecommu
ITU celebrated the annual World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) Thursday at the ITU headquarters in Geneva,...
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Kathleen Siminyu
- May 14, 2018
- 3 min
Improving the Representation of African Women in Machine Learning and AI
In anticipation of ITU’s AI for Good Summit, Ms. Kathleen Siminyu has been invited to give her perspective on why women’s voices are...
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ITU News
- May 14, 2018
- 3 min
Strengthening women’s leadership roles in e-trade: Q&A with Arancha González
ITU News recently had the opportunity to speak with Arancha González, Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC), to...
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Digital Opportunity Trust
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
Meet Ariane, A Daring Innovator Bridging the Gender Digital Divide in Rwanda
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create...
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Digital Opportunity Trust
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
Meet Kijoi, A Young Woman Bridging the Gender Digital Divide in Tanzania
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is a youth-led movement of daring social innovators who have the tools, knowledge, and networks to create...
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Josephine Nyiranzeyimana
- May 11, 2018
- 3 min
Miss Geek Africa promotes Girls in ICT at Transform Africa Summit
“What started as a small idea in Rwanda is now a part of the Smart Africa agenda,” said Lucy Mbabazi, President of Girls in ICT Rwanda....
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Maria Alandes Pradillo
- May 4, 2018
- 3 min
My Experience at Girls in ICT Day as a Mentor and Workshop Facilitator
To celebrate last week’s Girls in ICT Day, ITU organized a half-day event at the ITU headquarters, where over 150 schoolgirls...
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