The International Women’s Day theme for 2022 is #BreaktheBias which highlights the importance of challenging biases and misconceptions in the interest of creating a more inclusive and gender-equal world. Women are vastly underrepresented in the technology workforce. This is not only a societal concern, but also a workforce problem. When it comes to gender equality, …
Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are fundamental for youth development. Their spectacular growth gives them enormous potential for sustainable development. To benefit from this potential, it is necessary to develop a creative vision for ICTs to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship among young girls. To encourage growth, creativity, and innovation, and to offer a better future …
During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people were relying more on online technology.Due to lockdowns and high-level restrictions, young women spent more time at home and were not able to see friends and family in person. This made keeping in touch online extra important. While this comes along with endless benefits, many young women and girls …
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The training focused on a number of topics that aimed at increasing their digital safety knowledge, improving their internet experience, and creating prevention strategies for women human rights defenders & to protect themselves from any form of cyber harassment and develop cyber-risk management strategies so as to foster better digital experiences. The continuous emergence of …
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On the 22nd of APRIL 2021, GenderTech Initiative Uganda with support from the Digital Human Rights Lab commemorated the Girls in ICT Day event which was held at the innovation village in Gulu district. This day is celebrated yearly to highlight the need to promote technology career opportunities for girls and women in the world’s …