Session
Girlhype Women Who Code
Baratang Miya - Girlhype Women Who Code Mactar Seck - UNECA Sorene Assefa UNECA Thoko Miya - Girlhype Women Who code Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale Women Tech Policy Hub
Baratang Miya - Girlhype Women Who Code Mactar Seck - UNECA Sorene Assefa UNECA Thoko Miya - Girlhype Women Who code Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale Women Tech Policy Hub
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Speakers
Baratang Miya - Girlhype Women Who Code
Mactar Seck - UNECA
Sorene Assefa UNECA
Thoko Miya - Girlhype Women Who code
Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale Women Tech Policy Hub
Onsite Moderator
Baratang Miya
Online Moderator
Elizabeth Kalitsiro Mwale
Rapporteur
Thoko Miya
SDGs
5. Gender Equality
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: SDG 5: Gender Equality Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making. Our session aims to empower women by highlighting their contributions in digital technology and policy, promoting equal representation in decision-making processes within the tech sector. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status." By focusing on the challenges women face in the digital space and advocating for inclusive policies, our session aims to reduce inequalities and ensure that women’s voices are integral to discussions and decisions surrounding digital trust and resilience. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Target 16.7: "Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels." Our discussion will emphasize the necessity of inclusivity in creating resilient digital infrastructures, encouraging diverse perspectives to shape policies that ensure online safety and equitable access to technology. SDG 4: Quality Education Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. By promoting initiatives that empower women through education and skills development in the technology sector, our session supports the development of a workforce that is equipped to navigate and innovate within the digital landscape. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries. Highlighting women's contributions to innovation and technology, our session advocates for their role in shaping resilient digital infrastructures that support sustainable industry practical SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Target 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men. Our session focuses on empowering women in the digital space, which is crucial for increasing their participation in the workforce and ensuring that they have access to decent jobs in the tech industry. By highlighting success stories and pathways to careers in technology, we aim to inspire and motivate women to pursue opportunities that contribute to economic growth. Target 8.6: Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. By fostering women's access to education and training in technology and digital skills, we can help lower youth unemployment rates, particularly among young women. Our discussion will address the importance of developing skills essential for future job markets, thereby improving economic prospects for women and contributing to sustainable economic growth. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships. Our session will bring together diverse stakeholders, including leaders from the tech industry, policymakers, and advocates for women's rights, to encourage collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges faced by women in the digital landscape. By fostering partnerships, we can leverage resources, share best practices, and create synergies that amplify our collective impact toward achieving gender equality and promoting digital inclusion. Target 17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries to ensure that all countries have national statistics that compliment the SDGs. Our session aims to raise awareness about the need for data disaggregation by gender to inform policymaking and initiatives around women in technology. Strengthening statistical capacities can help track progress and formulate effective strategies for supporting women in the digital age, thus aligning with efforts to achieve the SDGs.
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
10. Reduced Inequalities
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
Targets: SDG 5: Gender Equality Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making. Our session aims to empower women by highlighting their contributions in digital technology and policy, promoting equal representation in decision-making processes within the tech sector. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other status." By focusing on the challenges women face in the digital space and advocating for inclusive policies, our session aims to reduce inequalities and ensure that women’s voices are integral to discussions and decisions surrounding digital trust and resilience. SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions Target 16.7: "Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels." Our discussion will emphasize the necessity of inclusivity in creating resilient digital infrastructures, encouraging diverse perspectives to shape policies that ensure online safety and equitable access to technology. SDG 4: Quality Education Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. By promoting initiatives that empower women through education and skills development in the technology sector, our session supports the development of a workforce that is equipped to navigate and innovate within the digital landscape. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries. Highlighting women's contributions to innovation and technology, our session advocates for their role in shaping resilient digital infrastructures that support sustainable industry practical SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Target 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men. Our session focuses on empowering women in the digital space, which is crucial for increasing their participation in the workforce and ensuring that they have access to decent jobs in the tech industry. By highlighting success stories and pathways to careers in technology, we aim to inspire and motivate women to pursue opportunities that contribute to economic growth. Target 8.6: Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training. By fostering women's access to education and training in technology and digital skills, we can help lower youth unemployment rates, particularly among young women. Our discussion will address the importance of developing skills essential for future job markets, thereby improving economic prospects for women and contributing to sustainable economic growth. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Target 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships. Our session will bring together diverse stakeholders, including leaders from the tech industry, policymakers, and advocates for women's rights, to encourage collaborative efforts in addressing the challenges faced by women in the digital landscape. By fostering partnerships, we can leverage resources, share best practices, and create synergies that amplify our collective impact toward achieving gender equality and promoting digital inclusion. Target 17.18: By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries to ensure that all countries have national statistics that compliment the SDGs. Our session aims to raise awareness about the need for data disaggregation by gender to inform policymaking and initiatives around women in technology. Strengthening statistical capacities can help track progress and formulate effective strategies for supporting women in the digital age, thus aligning with efforts to achieve the SDGs.
Format
Theater
1. Opening Remarks (10 minutes) - Welcome participants and introduce the event’s theme and objectives. - Brief overview of relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2. Keynote Address (30 minutes) - Inspiring talk from leaders in the tech industry and advocates, focusing on the importance of women in technology and building trust and resilience. 3. Panel Discussion and Q&A(40 minutes) - Topic: Building Inclusive Digital Environments - Diverse panelists share experiences and insights on challenges and opportunities for women in the digital space. - Q&A Session (5 minutes): Audience questions for the panelists. 5. Expects Sharing Insights (25 minutes) - Groups reconvene to share highlights from their discussions with the larger audience. 6. Closing Remarks / Call to Action (10 minutes) - Discussion on next steps for empowering women in tech and the role of partnerships (SDG 17). - Encourage participants to commit to specific actions. 7. Closing Remarks (5 minutes) Summarize key insights, thank participants and speakers, and provide information on follow-up resources. Total Duration: 120 minutes Format: Hybrid approach for accessibility. Materials: Provide handouts with agenda, speaker bios, and resources related to women's empowerment and the SDGs.
1. Opening Remarks (10 minutes) - Welcome participants and introduce the event’s theme and objectives. - Brief overview of relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 2. Keynote Address (30 minutes) - Inspiring talk from leaders in the tech industry and advocates, focusing on the importance of women in technology and building trust and resilience. 3. Panel Discussion and Q&A(40 minutes) - Topic: Building Inclusive Digital Environments - Diverse panelists share experiences and insights on challenges and opportunities for women in the digital space. - Q&A Session (5 minutes): Audience questions for the panelists. 5. Expects Sharing Insights (25 minutes) - Groups reconvene to share highlights from their discussions with the larger audience. 6. Closing Remarks / Call to Action (10 minutes) - Discussion on next steps for empowering women in tech and the role of partnerships (SDG 17). - Encourage participants to commit to specific actions. 7. Closing Remarks (5 minutes) Summarize key insights, thank participants and speakers, and provide information on follow-up resources. Total Duration: 120 minutes Format: Hybrid approach for accessibility. Materials: Provide handouts with agenda, speaker bios, and resources related to women's empowerment and the SDGs.
Duration (minutes)
120
Description
Session Title: Women in IGF: Cultivating Trust and Resilience
The Women in IGF session at the IGF will delve into the critical role of women in fostering digital trust and resilience in an increasingly interconnected world. As digital technologies become integral to all aspects of life, ensuring their ethical use and promoting inclusivity is paramount.
Panelists featuring influential women leaders from technology, policy, and advocacy sectors, will share insights on the unique challenges women face in the digital landscape and discuss strategies to empower their participation in shaping policy and innovation. Key topics will include enhancing cybersecurity, promoting data privacy, combating online harassment, and building supportive ecosystems championing women's voices.
Join us as we explore how diverse perspectives can enhance digital resilience, create secure online environments, and ultimately drive equitable access to technology. Together, we will pave the way for a future where trust thrives, and women play a central role in shaping the digital narrative.
Target Audience: Stakeholders across technology, policy, and advocacy sectors, including women leaders, policymakers, and digital rights advocates.
Our Hashtags for the event on Social Media: #WomenInIGF #DigitalTrust #IGF2025
Hosting "Women in IGF: Cultivating Trust and Resilience" as a hybrid event maximizes accessibility and engagement. By combining in-person and virtual formats, we can reach a broader audience, ensuring that individuals from diverse locations and backgrounds can participate. Hybrid events foster inclusivity, allowing people with varying schedules, mobility challenges, or geographical barriers to join the conversation. Additionally, the virtual component encourages a richer exchange of ideas, enabling real-time interaction and collaboration across distances. This format not only enhances networking opportunities but also amplifies the impact of our message, making it resonate across both physical and digital spaces.
Hosting "Women in IGF: Cultivating Trust and Resilience" as a hybrid event maximizes accessibility and engagement. By combining in-person and virtual formats, we can reach a broader audience, ensuring that individuals from diverse locations and backgrounds can participate. Hybrid events foster inclusivity, allowing people with varying schedules, mobility challenges, or geographical barriers to join the conversation. Additionally, the virtual component encourages a richer exchange of ideas, enabling real-time interaction and collaboration across distances. This format not only enhances networking opportunities but also amplifies the impact of our message, making it resonate across both physical and digital spaces.