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Theme 2012: "Women and Girls in ICT"
The theme of this year’s WTISD, “Women and Girls in ICT”,
aims to ensure that this vulnerable female half of the world’s
population will march forward as equals. As a means of bringing
global attention to this theme, ITU will present the annual
World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to eminent
personalities who have contributed to bringing attention to the
world’s women and girls and used the power of ICTs to empower
them as equals.
World Telecommunication and
Information Society Award
As a means of bringing global attention to this year's theme: “Women and Girls in ICT”, ITU will present the annual
World Telecommunication and Information Society Award to eminent personalities in recognition of their leadership and dedication in promoting both the involvement of women in the ICT field, and in leveraging the catalytic role ICTs can play in creating far-reaching opportunities for women and girls by eliminating gender disparities and empowering them to meet their goals and aspirations.
The Award presentation ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 16 May from 10 am in the Popov room at ITU headquarters, Geneva.
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The purpose of
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is
to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the
Internet and other information and communication technologies
(ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as of ways
to bridge the digital divide. 17 May