Practical Insights on Girls

The Power of Technology for Girls in COVID-19 Digital Response

The Power of Technology for Girls in COVID-19 Digital Response

Published on: Aug 05 2020 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit women and girls hard. Beyond the threat of the virus itself, they face a heightened risk of gender-based violence, economic stress...
What Drives Myanmar’s Gender Digital Divide?

What Drives Myanmar’s Gender Digital Divide?

Published on: Dec 03 2018 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on What Drives Myanmar’s Gender Digital Divide?
Myanmar is currently undergoing a technological revolution concurrent with systemic political and economic change. As the country transitions to a democratic, market-based...
Top Takeaways from UNESCO and UN Women’s Mobile Learning Week

Top Takeaways from UNESCO and UN Women’s Mobile Learning Week

Published on: Mar 09 2015 by Jana Melpolder - 1 Comment
UNESCO and UN Women’s recent Mobile Learning Week conference in Paris was an ICT-focused event that brought together over 1,000 participants from more than 70...
Gender-Violence 2.0: The Digital Safety Gap for Women

Gender-Violence 2.0: The Digital Safety Gap for Women

Published on: Jan 12 2015 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Technology not only has the power to connect people, but also the power to reinforce and disseminate social and cultural structures and help normalize gender roles....
London Technology Salon: How Can We Empower Women and Girls with Mobiles?

London Technology Salon: How Can We Empower Women and Girls with Mobiles?

Published on: Mar 05 2013 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
We would be delighted to invite you to RSVP to join a select cohort of thought leaders and decision makers for the first Technology Salon in London, where Henriette...
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 11 – 24, 2012

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 11 – 24, 2012

Published on: Apr 24 2012 by Sabina Behague - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for April 11 – 24, 2012
Happy International Girls in ICT Day! Two years ago the ITU passed a resolution to implement Girls in ICT Day on the fourth Tuesday of every April. Girls...
The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for January 17-31, 2012

The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for January 17-31, 2012

Published on: Jan 31 2012 by Sabina Behague - Comments Off on The Bi-Weekly ICT4D Retrospective: Important Links for January 17-31, 2012
Made in Africa: Africa’s first handheld tablet, developed by Verone Mankou of the Republic of Congo, went on sale in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire yesterday...
Girls and ICTs: New ICT4D Report on Digital and Urban Frontiers for Girls

Girls and ICTs: New ICT4D Report on Digital and Urban Frontiers for Girls

Published on: Oct 18 2010 by Linda Raftree - 1 Comment
The urban and digital environments are the 21st century’s fastest-growing spheres. Both offer enormous potential for girls around the world, but prejudice...
The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace

The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace

Published on: Aug 02 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Dangers and Opportunities of Girls in Cyberspace
“Girls in Cyberspace: Dangers and Opportunities” (PDF) from Plan USA examines both the challenges and empowering possibilities facing girls when accessing...
Kristin Peterson on Inspiring Women in ICT

Kristin Peterson on Inspiring Women in ICT

Published on: Oct 23 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Kristin Peterson on Inspiring Women in ICT
As part of the Educational Technology Debate on expanding the role of women in ICT, I interviewed Kristin Peterson, co-founder and CEO of Inveneo. I wanted to know...