(l. to r.) Joyce Dogniez, VP, Community Engagement and Development, Internet Society and Chair of the EQUALS Steering Committee; Claire Gillissen-Duval, Director of Corporate and Social Responsibility, SAP; Arancha Gonzalez, Executive Director, International Trade Center; Belinda Exelby, Head of International Relations at GSMA and Vice-Chair of the EQUALS Steering Committee; Seynabou Thiam, CEO of Smart Ecosystem for Women (SEW); Lars Erik Forsberg, Deputy Head of Unit, Europ

While women form more than 50% of businesses in the United States and 30% of businesses globally, they continue to receive only 2-3% of entrepreneurial private capital funding (of which 77% is focused on technology) and have disproportionately low participation in private debt funding. Much of this disparity has been attributed to poor diversity and inclusion practices, ranging from predatory behaviors such as harassment to more subtle factors such as unconscious bias. The EQ

“The gender digital divide is both a consequence and cause of violations of women’s human rights.” - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Online abuse is a part of gender-based violence (GBV), where information and communications technologies (ICTs) are used for threats of physical and/or sexual violence, unwanted and harassing online communications, or even the encouragement of others to harm women. According to a recent report of the Special Rapporteur on v

Margaret Gates, 15, from Wantagh, New York, dreams of being an engineer or astrophysicist, but until 2016, she had yet to explore other STEM career opportunities. That was when her aunt, a Member of the New York Academy of Sciences, told her about the Academy’s 1000 Girls, 1000 Futures program, as a result of receiving a newsletter with a call for mentees and mentors for the program. She thought it would be a great opportunity for Margaret. Margaret Gates (photo courtesy of

Last week in Geneva, UNCTAD’s World Investment Forum (WIF18) brought together a group of passionate, global pioneers all working towards progressive goals, under the central theme of "Investment in Sustainable Development". With over 50 events joined by over 5,000 participants, this distinguished platform allowed a number of stakeholders from governmental and international organizations, business, civil societies, academia and visionaries to all come together under one roof,

Growing partnership agrees to bold goals to close the gender gap in tech New York, 22 September 2018 — The EQUALS Global Partnership today committed to a broad set of strategic goals to bridge the digital gender divide, at its annual principals’ meeting at the Yale Club in New York City. The meeting brought together influential EQUALS partners representing leading private sector organizations, universities, United Nations organizations and government agencies—who work togethe

The EQUALS Global Partnership has been recognized in a new G20 Ministerial Declaration focused on the global digital economy. The Declaration states: ​“Reaffirming our commitment to bridging the digital gender divide and building upon initiatives such as #eskills4girls and EQUALS, we emphasize that the integration of women in the digital economy supports stronger economic growth, inclusiveness and enhances well-being." The Ministerial Declaration also encourages G20 countries

The EQUALS Skills Coalition has two new members. Both Oxford Policy Management and Pro Mujer are organizations devoted to helping bridge the gender gaps in opportunity, education and access for women. We welcome these two new EQUALS partners, who join more than 60 organizations working actively around the world to achieve equality for women and girls in technology and other areas. Learn more about our newest partners: Oxford Policy Management Besides expertise in creating new

As we enter the third quarter of the year, EQUALS is pleased to announce two new partners joining our Skills Coalition. Known as the "World’s Smartest Network®," the New York Academy of Sciences is among the oldest scientific organizations in the United States, and its members have included luminaries such as Thomas Jefferson, Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, and Margaret Mead. Now numbering over 20,000 members in more than 100 countries, the Academy brings together communities

The EQUALS partnership continues to grow, and today we are delighted to formally announce two new partners. Both Planet Mogul and Women 2.0 will join EQUALS as members of our Leadership Coalition, focused on helping women advance in the tech sector and creating entrepreneurship opportunities all over the world. Read more about our newest partners: Planet Mogul Planet Mogul is a private sector enterprise that develops and encourages the next generation of entrepreneurs, innova

We are pleased to formally announce and welcome three new members of our global partnership. Now in our second year, EQUALS comprises more than 60 partners working together to bridge the gender digital divide. Our newest members are Next 3B, the Republic of Burundi and AfChix. Next 3B We welcome our first new partner, Next 3B, as an organization aimed at accelerating and facilitating the positive impact of the next three billion people joining the Internet. Their pilot projec