Tackling the Gender Divide Through Internet Governance

Intro to Internet Governance Internet Governance or IG as it is commonly called simply refers to the way the Internet is used and managed. IG makes use of a multistakeholder model where the different stakeholders involved include; 01 | Governments 06 | International Organisations 02 | Private Organizations 03 | Civil Society 04 | Academia 05 | Technical Community Dear Henry, someone said you have more twitter followers than the money in your bank account. We play too much in this country. *Inserts your meme* https://t.co/J7v2ZUSKUC

Issues of Internet Governance issues relating to the infrastructure and management of critical internet resources ie; administration of DNS and IP address, administration of root server system, technical standards, peering and interconnection, telecommunications infrastructure Issues relevant to the internet; IPRs, international trade, academia and digital literacy 1 3 Developmental aspects relating to the use of Internet Governance for capacity building 4 Issues relating to the use of the internet; spam, network security and cyber crime. 2

Internet Governance Forum (IGF) The IGF is an annual meeting where all active members of internet stakeholder groups come together to discuss key issues of the Internet on equal footing The 2017 IGF was held in Geneva, Switzerland and was themed “Shaping your Digital Future” It featured representatives from Internet stakeholder groups across the globe.

Why you should be involved Community Development Digital Literacy Youth Engagement Inclusion in Policy Making Processes Female representation in Tech

IGF Sessions 0 1 0 3 Collaborative Leadership Exchange On “Shaping The Digital Future” ISOC 0 2 Creating A World Of Inclusion In Socio Economic Opportunities For Women From Developing Countries Internet Shutdowns Taking A Toll On Africa’s Economy -Ms. Yolanda Mlonzi, ISOC Gauteng Chapter -TechWomen and ICT Strategies

IGF Sessions Gender Divide: ICT and Women’s Economic Empowerment 0 4 Gender Divide: ICT and Women’s Economic Empowerment 0 6 -Ms. Sophie Tomlinson, ICC BASIS 0 5 Navigating Gender And Youth Challenges: Telling Stories About Women Technology And Creation A Playbook for Gender Equality: How to Harness the Power of Emerging Tech for Women's Rights -Ms. Bruna Santos, Gender Youth/Youth Observatory -Ms. Jennifer Jeppsson, Global Affairs Canada

Female Empowerment Initiatives Various organisations around the world have set up initiatives focused on preserving the digital presence of the girl child. Female Empowerment Initiatives UN Women & ITU Poornima Meegammana ISOC Youth@IGF Fellows Digital Grassroots Initiative Equals in Tech Awards Respect Girls on the Internet

Female Empowerment Initiatives Hadassah Louis TECHNATION Safety First for Girls TechWomen Asia

How you can be involved IG Education Association with related organisations Local Chapter groups Advocacy within your local community to promote female digital presence

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