From today until March 17, the Cuban delegation, together with representatives from all over the world, will discuss in person at the UN Headquarters in New York on the topic: “Innovation and technological change, education in the digital age to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls .”
A concern occupies and will focus the debates; And while it is true that digital technologies are changing all walks of life and our economic, social and political systems very rapidly, and that they have been a new point of entry for historically excluded groups and created opportunities to improve the lives of women and girls around the world ; It is also true that the digital age brings unprecedented threats to their well-being.
One look is forewarned, just peek into the online spaces and you will see how they are providing new scenarios for violence against women, offering the perpetrators anonymity and impunity.
Discrimination in the technology sector is also analyzed and how gender-specific inequalities are becoming more entrenched. Also, the lack of global laws and regulations to protect vulnerable groups who face violations of their privacy and rights.
On these days, governments, civil society organizations, activists and experts come together to address the challenges that technology brings to the empowerment of women and girls. Unique moment offered by CSW67 to improve our digital future.
This scenario of struggle and defense of women’s rights is committed to promoting gender equality policies and empowering women in the international community.
The Commission on the Legal and Social Status of Women is the main international intergovernmental body dedicated exclusively to the subject
to promote women’s rights; Documenting the reality they live in around the world and developing international standards on gender equality and women’s empowerment.