Technology playing a key role in empowering women

This year's theme of United Nations is DigitALL Innovation that is Digital for all and technology for gender equality.

Acknowledging contribution that women are making to technology, online learning.

The aim is to recognise and celebrate the advancement of technology and digital education making a key role in empowering women and combating Gender Digital Divide.

What causes Gender Digital Divide?

1. Inequitable access to technology

2. Lack of awareness and education

3. Social bias against women and girls

4. Exploring impact of digital gender gap on economic, social inequalities

Focus on protecting rights of women in digital spaces

Aim to bring attention to addressing online gender-based violence

Study of 51 countries shows 38%of women experienced online violence

Only 63% women used Internet in 2022 highlighted through some recent surveys.

According to a recent study we can estimate that women not being a part of technology can be of a huge loss to the nation's GDP and economy.

Technology can play a significant role in women empowerment in various ways:-

1. Source of Information- Getting access to various kind of information like knowledge of women's life from all across the world also like Finance, legal rights, economy, education, health and business all this access can make women's life better and help her to take appropriate decisions.

2. Education and better Job Opportunities- Accessing through online conferences, video calls, blogs, can extend support to various online classes, digital courses, digital libraries and meetings through the comfort of her home and getting to learn so much can extend various job opportunities with better facilities.

3. Financial Independency- Technology can grant access the women to e-commerce, e-marketing and several online platforms through which they can enhance their business and get a scope to expand their carrier in the right field. Also, with the support of many other women mentors, entrepreneurs they can get right guidance and extended support to enhance their ideas.

4. Safety and security- Technology can also provide women with an easy access to safety and security. Mobile apps, panic buttons and other digital tools can play a key role when women are in any frightening situation. They can report incidents of violence, seek help and stay safe.

In conclusion, technology can be a powerful tool for women's empowerment, enabling them to access information, education, economic opportunities, networking, and safety. However, it is essential to ensure that technology is accessible to all women, including those in rural and marginalized communities, and to address the digital divide and other barriers to women's participation in the digital world.