CTU-NoW panel “Women Shaping the Caribbean’s Digital Future” during CTU ICT Week 2026
22 September 2026,
Cayenne, French GuianaAs part of CTU ICT Week 2026, the CTU-NoW panel focused on women’s leadership pipelines, mentorship, and institutional support, as well as the role of women and girls in building a secure, trusted, and resilient digital Caribbean. The contribution emphasized practical strategies to strengthen participation and visibility of women in regional digital transformation processes.
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49th Meeting of PCC.I, the session "Indigenous Women: Advancing through ICTs"
7-11 September 2026, Asunción, Paraguay
Held in Asunción, Paraguay (hybrid), the 49th Meeting of PCC.I featured the session “Indigenous Women: Advancing through ICTs”, which addressed the proposed regional Action Plan and community-network initiatives for CITEL. The panel contributed perspectives on women’s leadership, mentorship, and institutional support in advancing a secure, trusted, and resilient digital future for the Americas. 
Session at the 48th Meeting of PCC.I
20-24 September, Panama City, Panama
At the 48th Meeting of PCC.I, the NoW session examined representation, leadership barriers, career pathways, and priorities for a potential CITEL Network of Women. Discussions were informed by an indicative survey of 27 respondents from 11 countries and laid the groundwork for subsequent regional planning and governance design.
Masterclass Series on Women Leadership in Technology
31 August - 25 September 2026, Virtual
A six-week online masterclass series was launched on 31 August and concludes on 28 September 2026. The programme, organized by the Arab States Office with support from ITU membership in the region, brought together 35 women from the Arab States. Key focus areas:
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ITU structures and international ICT governance
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Strategic leadership and institutional representation
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Communication and self-advocacy
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Business diplomacy and strategic partnerships
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Multicultural communication
Through interactive sessions led by experts and senior practitioners, the initiative aims to strengthen women's professional competencies, confidence, visibility, and ability to represent their institutions effectively in international and multicultural settings.
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CITEL Regional Working Session
30 July 2026, Virtual
A regional working session mapped existing initiatives and considered governance, priorities, and a results framework for the CITEL Network of Women (NoW). Building on insights from an indicative survey of 27 respondents across 11 countries, the session helped shape draft Terms of Reference and an Action Plan Framework for CITEL NoW, to be presented for consultation at the next PCC.I meeting.
International Girls in ICT Day
23 April 2026, Tripoli, Libya
Under the theme "Artificial Intelligence for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future - 2026", the event engaged 30 girls aged 6-18 from Libya, encouraging their participation in emerging technology fields and promoting digital skills development.
International Girls in ICT Day
24 April 2025, Tripoli, Libya
Held at the General Authority for Communications and Informatics (GACI) in Tripoli under the theme "Women in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation - 2025", the event brought together:
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More than 75 female professionals
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A GACI expert panel
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Participants in technical workshops and interactive dialogues
The discussions highlighted the critical role of women in innovation, digital policy and cybersecurity. The event fostered networking, knowledge-sharing, and dialogue on advancing women's participation in the digital sector. Read
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