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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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ITU160 Gender Champions <\/p>\n The\u202f ITU160 \u202fGender Champions initiative, with the support from the Government of Canada, brings together a diverse group of young women driving gender equality in digital transformation. As part of ITU\u2019s 160th anniversary celebrations, the selected Champions took part in the WSIS+20 High-Level Event and the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, contributing their voices and expertise to global digital policy conversations. \n Learn more <\/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}]}}