Technology: Powerful Tool for Empowering Women and Girls [ICT ROLE]

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) launched a call to action to encourage young people girls and young women to learn more about the exciting sector of technology in April 2019.

“Technology is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to empower women and girls. A career in the ICT sector gives young girls the chance to be at the heart of the most dynamic and exciting industry in the world, ”said the Director of ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau in an event.

“At the same time, in the ICT sector, women must play an equal role to that of men in the creation, design, and development of the devices and platforms that our lifestyles increasingly make. indispensable, ”added Ms. Bogdan-Martin, who heads the global Girls in ICT Day initiative.

“Technology is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to empower women and girls. A career in the ICT sector gives young girls the chance to be at the heart of the most dynamic and exciting industry in the world.” 

“At the same time, in the ICT sector, women must play an equal role to that of men in the creation, design, and development of the devices and platforms that our lifestyles increasingly make. indispensable, ” she added.

The engine of economic growth and development

The agency thus seeks to highlight the countless possibilities of taking advantage of ICT to stimulate economic growth and development, in particular with a view to achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. 

Africa not only has the lowest internet penetration rate but is the region of the world where the digital divide between men and women is most pronounced, with only 18.6% of women using the Internet. Internet versus 24.9% of men.

International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in April every year. More than 357,000 girls and young women took part in more than 11,100 events celebrating International Girls in ICT Day in 171 countries.