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Target – <\/span>5.b<\/strong>: Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”About” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The intersection of women, gender, and the utilisation of information and communication technologies (ICT) and global digitalisation has unearthed surprising and transformative linkages, redefining socio-economic landscapes globally.<\/p>\n Digital technologies can act as an equalizer for gender disparities. While traditional societal structures often perpetuate gender inequities, ICT and digitalisation have the potential to bridge these gaps. For instance, they offer avenues for remote work or entrepreneurship, providing flexibility that can be particularly beneficial for women who face constraints due to caregiving responsibilities or societal norms limiting their mobility.<\/p>\n Furthermore, the adoption of digital tools has given rise to platforms that amplify women’s voices and causes. Social media, blogging, and online communities have become powerful instruments for advocacy, empowering women to discuss pertinent issues, share experiences, and mobilize for change on a global scale. This connectivity has facilitated solidarity across borders, fostering movements for gender equality and women’s rights. This change only comes about by pursuing gender equty purposefully, as SPIDER does.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yet, amidst these positive strides, there exist digital divides that disproportionately affect women. Disparities in access to technology, digital literacy, and online safety persist, impacting women in marginalised communities more profoundly. This accentuates existing societal inequalities, hindering the full realisation of the potential benefits of digitalisation.<\/p>\n Additionally, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in various sectors introduces nuanced concerns regarding gender bias. Algorithms trained on historical data often perpetuate existing gender stereotypes, inadvertently reinforcing societal biases in decision-making processes. Addressing these biases demands a concerted effort to ensure that AI systems are developed ethically and inclusively.<\/p>\n In essence, the linkages between women, gender, and ICT amidst digitalisation are multifaceted. While technology presents opportunities for empowerment and advocacy, the challenges of access, inclusivity, and gender bias underscore the imperative of a comprehensive approach towards harnessing technology for gender equality and societal progress.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ specialty=”on” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” padding_top_1=”80px” padding_right_1=”60px” padding_bottom_1=”80px” padding_left_1=”60px” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”true” padding_left_right_link_1=”true” padding_1_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” padding_1_phone=”” padding_1_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Features” module_class=” et_pb_specialty_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_color=”#ff3a21″ inner_width=”100%” inner_width_tablet=”100%” inner_width_phone=”100%” inner_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” inner_max_width=”100%” inner_max_width_tablet=”100%” inner_max_width_phone=”100%” inner_max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true” top_divider_style=”asymmetric2″ top_divider_height=”37px” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” padding_tablet=”|40px||40px||true” padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding__hover=”|||” padding_phone=”|40px||40px||true”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”||||||||” link_font=”||||||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ol_font=”||||||||” quote_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_color=”#EEF9FA” header_2_font=”Rubik|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#EEF9FA” header_2_font_size=”42px” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”|||” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”36px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#F5D60F” divider_position=”center” divider_weight=”5px” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ max_width=”50px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFF5EE” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”50px||50px||true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Inclusion, representation and intersectionality should never be an afterthought. By acknowledging bias in our real as well as digital worlds we can start addressing the structures that enable inequity to persist.<\/span><\/p>\n SPIDER both explicitly coordinates programmes with specific gender and technology outcomes but also embeds an analytical in all its projects. This is why you can read about telecom regulators who choose change initiatives that encourage women to pursue careers in technology. 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SPIDER delivers a practical and intersectional training for the 43 countries involved in the iPRIS project. 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Digital tools can either exacerbate existing gender disparities or serve as a catalyst for positive change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What is the gender digital divide?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_margin=”1px||1px||true” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n The gender digital divide refers to the gap between men and women in terms of access to and usage of information and communication technologies.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”What are the main barriers preventing women from accessing ICTs?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_margin=”1px||1px||true” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n Barriers include limited access to technology, lack of digital skills, socio-cultural norms, online harrassement, and insufficient representation in the tech sector.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How does ICT impact women’s empowerment?” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ custom_margin=”1px||1px||true” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n ICT can empower women by providing access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. 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For instance, they offer avenues for remote work or entrepreneurship, providing flexibility that can be particularly beneficial for women who face constraints due to caregiving responsibilities or societal norms limiting their mobility. Furthermore, the adoption of digital tools has given rise to platforms that amplify women’s voices and causes. Social media, blogging, and online communities have become powerful instruments for advocacy, empowering women to discuss pertinent issues, share experiences, and mobilize for change on a global scale. This connectivity has facilitated solidarity across borders, fostering movements for gender equality and women’s rights. This change only comes about by pursuing gender equty purposefully, as SPIDER does.Yet, amidst these positive strides, there exist digital divides that disproportionately affect women. 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