Our 2022 theme, “Access and Safety”, was selected due to the discouraging and dangerous obstacles girls can sometimes face in the digital environment. In consultation with girls and young women, we identified challenges to highlight that they may face as they begin their journey in the digital environment, and possible solutions to these challenges. This year and every year, ITU and its partners will work together on developing solutions and ideas for lowering barriers and improving safety online.
For girls to thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), they need the knowledge, support, and empowerment of their communities. When girls can safely access and explore the digital world, they can start to imagine future STEM careers, ICT education and futures in technology for themselves.
10 Moments of Girls in ICT is a series of virtual events hosted by ITU and its partners to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the global International Day of Girls in ICT programme. This year, in 10 moments, we will launch a new decade of Girls in ICT by celebrating all year long.
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Be part of the worldwide Girls in ICT movement. Find the community by searching the hashtag #GirlsinICT on social media and post your own stories, photos and thoughts to inspire more girls to explore STEM careers.
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Engaging in one-to-one conversation, the series provides rich insights to bridge the digital gender divide and overcome barriers with the transformative power of ICTs.
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