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Through Technology We Can Get Better Gender Equality

 

During National Women's Month, we honor the significant contributions made by women both domestically and internationally. In March 2023, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra will participate in the National Women's Month celebrations. The 2023 NWMC is consistent with UN Women's International Women's Day theme, "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," which encourages women and girls to be empowered in order to maximize the benefits of innovation and technology and close the gender gap in ICT and connectivity.
 
We should make an effort to advance the cause of gender equality during National Women's Month. Despite recent significant progress for women, there is still much work to be done. Even in leadership positions, discrimination against women still exists, as do barriers to opportunity. We must keep advocating for women's representation and empowerment in all spheres of society. Through the use of the internet, we are able to spread the word to all parts of the world about gender equality and women's rights. It is possible to improve digital performance while addressing the digital gender divide, according to the strong correlation between the Digital Economy and Society Index and the Gender Equality Index (e.g., gender gaps in access to and use of digital technologies, in digital-related education, in entrepreneurship, in ICT). Therefore, progress in gender equality can coexist with progress in digital transformation.
 
In conclusion, National Women's Month is a time for us to acknowledge the challenges that still need to be overcome while also celebrating the advancements that women have made. In particular, during these trying times, we must keep encouraging and supporting women. Together, let's work to advance gender equality with the use of the internet and make sure that every woman and girl has the chance to realize her or his full potential.

REFERENCES: Angela Marie Aurellado, March 8, 2023. Photo edited in canva.

INFORMATION: 

https://philembassy.org.au/latest/news/2023-national-womens-month?fbclid=IwAR03CdLhvbQF3zY7jf41PWY1tUzlwOw7UuxabZwlrTrLdRGuwmOkzRYcOiU

https://eige.europa.eu/publications/gender-equality-index-2020-report/gendered-patterns-use-new-technologies

 


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