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ICTs and Women’s Political Participation

ICTs can be potentially used to foster wider political participation. Look here for inspiration and examples of how women around the world used ICTs to change their societies.

 

Social media discourse a barrier to women candidates in Fiji?

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March 7, 2023

Social media discourse a barrier to women candidates in Fiji?

Fiji has concluded the 2023 elections and the results are in.

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Fiji has concluded the 2023 elections and the results are in.

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

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CSW 67: Pushing back the push-back - Nordic solutions to online gender-based violence

Welcome to this CSW67 event when Nordic gender equality ministers talk about Nordic solutions to make the digital world safer for all, led by Icela

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,

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CSW 67: Digital tools for enhancing women’s political participation

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CSW 67: Digital tools for enhancing women’s political participation

The prioritisation of technology in enhancing gender equality is enshrined in Sustainable Development Goal 5.

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‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

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February 28, 2023

‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety

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As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

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December 15, 2022

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

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This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

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