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Network of Women in ITU-D

Background

The ITU Development Sector (ITU-D) Network of Women (NoW) plays a crucial role in empowering women to actively participate in decision-making within the telecommunication development sector. NoW aims to foster gender balance in ITU-D activities, especially in the lead-up to the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25). The network creates a supportive community where women delegates collaborate, network, advocate, and share experiences. Established in 2021, NoW has increased the visibility of women within ITU-D, leading to expanded roles and greater responsibilities.

NoW in ITU-D Objectives

Build, in the medium and long term, a community where female delegates support each other, expand their network, advocate and share experience and knowledge;
Promote the active participation of women in the activities of ITU and the sector in general;
Give visibility to women and empower them for larger responsibilities in their respective delegations, at WTDC and in future similar platforms;
Encourage experienced female delegates to mentor ICT professionals in order to create a stronger base for women in the digital space.

Building a Network of Women Leaders

Boosting the participation of women in the telecommunication development sector is a top priority for ITU, particularly in the areas of policy and regulation. The project “Building a network of women leaders” empowers women by providing platforms that enhance their skills and support their equal participation in decision-making processes within the telecommunication development sector. This initiative is essential for building women’s capacity and ensuring they have the opportunities to lead and influence the future of telecommunications.

Key Components

Targeted capacity development activities for ITU-D delegates on digital and leadership skills
Mentorship Programme
Building regional networks

In the Spotlight

Empowering Women Leaders Mentorship Program “Call for nominations” launched. Open for applications! Click here to apply as a Mentor or Mentee. You can find more details on the program here.

Past Events

Wednesday, 3 July 2024 - 12:45 - 13:45 (EAT) - an interactive discussion: "Regulation for impact: a gender and leadership perspective" at GSR-24.
20 - 23 May 2024 - An ITU-D Network of Women (NoW) social event at the Telecommunication Development Advisory Board (TDAG) - "Mainstream Gender: from Music to Action" which featured Giovanna di Marzo, Director of ISS at the University of Geneva, and culminated with an opera performance by Ms Varduhi Khachatryan, Lyric singer and President of the Avetis Association who sang lyrics by Puccini, Bellini and Bizet.

More past events can be found here