I Thought AI Was Only for Tech Experts: A Practical Introduction to Engaging with AI for Women


International Council of Women

Session 318

Tuesday, 7 July 2026 15:00–15:45 (UTC+02:00) Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation Room H2, ITU Montbrillant Building Interactive Session 1 Image
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Physical (on-site) and Virtual (remote) participation


How AI can support advocacy, research and communications without needing technical expertise

This session responds to a growing and urgent gap in digital capacity building: while artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how work is conducted across sectors, many women—particularly those working in civil society, policy, and multilateral environments—remain under-supported in engaging with these tools. Women working in civil society and policy spaces on human rights, migration, gender equality, and digital inclusion are increasingly expected to navigate complex information landscapes, communicate effectively, and respond quickly to emerging policy challenges. However, AI is often perceived as technical, inaccessible, or not directly relevant to their daily work. This session aims to address that gap by providing a practical, safe, and accessible introduction to AI for women at the early stages of their journey.

Panellists
Mohinder Watson Independent Researcher, Main UN Geneva Representative International Council of Women, Global Moderator

Topics
Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building Digital Divide Digital Inclusion Digital Skills Education Emerging Technologies WSIS+20 Review
WSIS Action Lines
  • AL C3 logo C3. Access to information and knowledge
  • AL C4 logo C4. Capacity building

This session directly links to WSIS Action Lines C3 on Access to Information and knowledge and C4 on capacity building. It is also part of the Women and Girls track.

Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 4 logo Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
  • Goal 5 logo Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

This session links directly to SDG Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and SDG Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

GDC Objectives
  • Objective 1: Close all digital divides and accelerate progress across the Sustainable Development Goals