The main goal of this initiative is to provide access for girls and women to participate in research and to acquire and apply skills and knowledge. The objective of this initiative is to involve girls and women in research in the field of ICT, as well as to increase the human resources in ICT. The target audience are girls and women in graduate school in ICT areas, as well as girls and women working in the field of education. There has been no prior focus on prioritizing the involvement of girls and women in ICT research; the initiative will increase the ICT workforce by involving girls and women in the industry. This initiative expands current research activities, and there is a gradual increase in the number of women and girls participating in scientific activities and research.

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• Russian Federation

• Women

The initiative promotes gender equality in the field of ICT industry and research, thus contributing to the gender-balanced workforce within the field. By capacity building and creating an enabling environment for the female part of the employees in academia and industry, the initiative is a one step towards promoting scientific researches conducted by women graduate students.