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\n ITU is committed to advancing gender equality by leveraging the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to empower everyone, regardless of gender. Through gender mainstreaming, ITU works to embed equality across programmes, initiatives, and decision-making processes. From encouraging girls in STEM to promoting inclusive digital development, ITU works to create a more equitable and connected world. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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ITU Gender Champions Programme<\/p>\n The ITU Gender Champions Programme supports young women (18-25) using technology to advance digital inclusion and sustainable development. It connects emerging leaders with global platforms, networks, and opportunities to shape the digital future.

Applications for the 2027 cohort are opening soon. Selected Champions will participate in the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva in July 2027. \n Learn more and apply <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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EQUALS<\/p>\n Launched in\u200b 2016 by ITU and four founding partners,\u202fEQUALS\u202fGlobal Partnership\u202fis a multi-stakeholder initiative advancing digital gender equality through awareness, collaboration, and policy action. This year, EQUALS reaffirmed its commitment to equip millions of women and girls with digital skills, resources, and opportunities by 2035.\u202f \n Learn more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Girls in ICT<\/p>\n International Girls in ICT is an ITU initiative to empower and encourage girls and young women to consider ICT studies and careers. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every April, the event provides opportunities for girls and young women worldwide to experience ICTs and become inspired by technology.\u202f \n Learn more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Women in Cyber<\/p>\n The Women in Cyber\u202fprogramme addresses cultural and systemic barriers hindering women’s participation \u200bin cybersecurity.\u202fThe programme aims to empower\u202fwomen, foster\u202fcommunity, provide\u202fguidance, and promote senior-junior solidarity among women in cybersecurity. Participants credit the programme with enhancing their skills and knowledge, offering insights into the sector, diverse career paths, personal branding, and boosting confidence as females in cybersecurity.\u202f \n Learn more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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ITU Network of Women (NoW)<\/p>\n The ITU Network of Women (NoW) initiatives aim at increasing women\u2019s representation and leadership across ITU sectors by connecting delegates, experts, and decision-makers working to close the gender digital divide. \n Learn more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-no-heading-template.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/gender-equality\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}