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Description of the event
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International Girls in ICT Day 2026 in Cambodia was hosted in Cambodia through a collaboration between the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Sisters of Code, and IT Academy STEP Cambodia, with generous support from the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED). Grounded in the local theme Girls Building AI for Cambodia’s Development, the event reflected a shared commitment to empowering young women in technology. It was further supported by media partners Breakthrough and RULErs, as well as in-kind sponsor Smart Axiata, all of whom helped amplify the reach and impact of the celebration. Around 300 participants joined the event, with over 90% being female, highlighting the strong and growing interest among girls in tech. One of the most significant and interactive sessions of the event was the live coding demonstration by young girls.The event was joined by hundreds of students, teachers, and guests from government ministries, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations, who gathered to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day 2026, initiated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under the theme AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.
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