1. Tackling the Gender Divide Through Internet Governance

2. 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
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3. 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

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. 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
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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

8. 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 Fellows
Digital Grassroots Initiative
Equals in Tech Awards
Respect Girls on the Internet

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

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

11. Thank you.