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ICTs and Women’s Political Participation

ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.

 

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Webinar: Democracy for All – Safety of Digital Spaces for All: Women’s Political Participation and Representation in the Digital Age, Challenging Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

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Webinar: Democracy for All – Safety of Digital Spaces for All: Women’s Political Participation and Representation in the Digital Age, Challenging Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Date: 09 December 2025

Time: 11:00 CET

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Rights in the Digital Age

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October 16, 2025

Rights in the Digital Age

This report advocates for thorough protection of human rights in the digital age, emphasizing the strength of constitutional safeguards over ordinary legislation.

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This report advocates for thorough protection of human rights in the digital age, emphasizing the strength of constitutional safeguards over ordinary legislation.

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2025/10/un-women-and-global-cybersecurity-forum-join-forces-to-advance-womens-representation-in-cybersecurity
October 14, 2025
UN Women and Global Cybersecurity Forum join forces to advance women’s representation in cybersecurity

UN Women and the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen women’s participation and leadership in cybersecurity and the digital economy.

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https://arabstates.unwomen.org/en/stories/feature-story/2025/09/un-women-and-nokia-commit-to-digital-inclusion-for-women-in-cordoba-province-argentina
October 8, 2025
UN Women and Nokia commit to digital inclusion for women in Córdoba Province, Argentina

Moreover, online harassment and violence limit their opportunities to access the technological ecosystem.

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https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3314912/tiktok-fuelling-rise-fascist-youth-movement-philippines-experts-warn
July 7, 2025
TikTok fuelling rise of fascist youth movement in the Philippines, experts warn

OpenAI has banned a network of ChatGPT accounts originatin

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How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it

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May 22, 2025

How AI reinforces gender bias—and what we can do about it

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world—but when it reflects existing biases, it can reinforce discrimination against women and girls. From hiring decisions to healthcare diagnoses, AI systems can amplify gender inequalities when trained on biased data.

The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy

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May 21, 2025

The ‘cost of doing politics’? Gendered abuse and digital platforms’ role in undermining democracy

Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.

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Online Gender-Based Violence (OGBV) has become a pervasive threat in the digital age. It undermines democratic processes, silences marginalised voices, and perpetuates systemic inequality.

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