TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad GWI-NL Threats and Opportunities of Digital Technologies: Women in the Public Eye 10 Mar, 03:00 PM – 04:15 PM Luxembourg and Council of Europe Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Education and training of women, Violence against women, Women and the media SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG16 – Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Bullying (2016), Harassment (2016), Young Members (2016) National authorities, institutions, civil society and the private sector have a crucial role to play to keep all women safe and prevent the normalisation of this increasing type of violence. Although the number of female public figures is increasing, they bear the brunt of technology-facilitated violence because of entrenched gender biases which are as prevalent online as offline. Women in the public eye are prime targets and disproportionately bear the consequences, which include harm on their safety, mental health, dignity and reputation. Setbacks and challenges arising from/ during the Covid-19 pandemic Overall the pandemic has shed light on pre-existing gaps already identified by GREVIO in the area of specialist services, magnifying them and/or giving rise to new shortcomings. Technology-facilitated gender-based violence The Discrimination and Violence against Women Platform (EDVAW Platform) is highly alarmed at the increase in technology-facilitated violence, and what this means for pre-existing power hierarchies. The Platform released its first thematic paper on the digital dimension of violence against women in 2022, with many of the mechanisms also publishing individual studies and policies on the topic. The Platform is highly concerned with the emerging new digital dimension of violence against women and girls. A standard definition of technology-facilitated violence against women and girls is lacking, which contributes to a global dearth of comparable statistics. However, the data that has been gathered at the national and local levels supports high prevalence rates. The rapid expansion of digital spaces has not only mirrored but, in many cases, amplified the structural inequalities and patriarchal norms that perpetuate gender-based violence. Online harassment, cyberstalking, non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and other forms of digital abuse have become pervasive, disproportionately targeting women and girls on intersecting grounds. This digital violence reinforces existing power imbalances and undermines women and girls participation in society. Digital platforms also fuel misogynistic and sexist attacks making it more difficult for victims to access justice and reparations and exacerbating their social and economic vulnerabilities. The Platform urges a comprehensive and coordinated response to this threat, emphasizing the need for stronger mandatory regulatory frameworks, increased digital literacy, and the development of effective mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable in the virtual realm....
TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad GWI-NL Nordic Council of Ministers: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden Nordic ministers’ panel: Join us in Pushing for Progress! A Side Event SPEAKERS Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, Minister for Social Security, Finland Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Environment and Gender Equality, Denmark Sirið Stenberg, Minister of Social affairs and Culture, Faroe Islands Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, Minister of Justice, Iceland Paulina Brandberg, Minister for Gender Equality and Working Life, Sweden Erlend Kaldestad Hanstveit, State secretary, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Norway Moderated by journalist and broadcaster Femi Oke. Human rights of women, Violence against women SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG5 – Gender Equality Bullying (2016), Harassment (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019), Sexual Harassment in Workplace (2019), To end under representation of women in media as a positive contribution to improve the status of all women in the world (2022), Violence Against Women in Politics (2022) In The Netherlands we face the same issues as the Nordic Countries. Women & children in all the Nordic countries face a lot of online harressement. In Norway especially the girls, 3 times more than boys, also deep fake videos are a growing concern. We need to learn from history and although the laws have change, and all citenzens should be treaty equal this is not always the case. The laws must be implemented and upheld. Focus on security, women in Sweden are afraid to walk home at night thus also security needs to be implemented. Equal pay legisslation is in place just as childcare in most Nordic countries however not always propably impelmented. Also issues as menopause and hormone health should be an issue for women, this was put to the panel by a member of the Dutch Women's Council who was also at CSW69. Sweden was in total agreement women's health issues at any age should at the forefront. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} Point out the issues, discus and learn from each other, and see where progress is made and how that could be implemented in your own...
Ms.Patrice Wellesley-Cole
Ms.Patrice Wellesley-Cole BFWG AI and Digital Building an Inclusive Future Technology Virtual side event sponsored by 100 Davos women , A+Alliance , CEO network , GWI/ Graduate Women International and Women at the table Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Education and training of women SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Diversity in Teacher Education (2019), Women and STEM (2019), Securing increased Domestic Funding for Education to include equal and safe access to Digital Learning (2022), Promoting and defending human rights of women in universities and other post-secondary forms of education (2022) BFWG has 2 educational charities that give out post- graduate scholarships to anyone once they are students in Britain Hegg Hoffett fund for migrant and refugee women is supported by BFWG A1 and Technology may have transformed the world but it is not a panacea for Society’s ills nor will it replace human creativity, judgement or common sense. It augments human capacity, does not replace it. The inclusive nature and market of AI and Technology means a quality education can be rolled out to the 4 corners of the earth through generative AI. I stressed GWI’s written statement to the 2024 HRC – Integrate AI digital skills into education programmes to prepare students for future challenges and promote responsible innovation. Promote cross- sector partnerships to enhance educational access and quality particularly in emergency and post- conflict situations ensuring that digital education and AI resources are included for equitable development. Recommit to equipping women and girls with the knowledge to navigate future job markets and understand the ethical imperatives of AI promoting responsibility, innovation and creating a culture of Peace in an increasingly digital World. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} Stronger together. Collaboration with other civil society organisations and international bodies like UN Women , lobby and write to Parliamentarians. Highlighting on Social media channels like...
MaureenByrne
Dr.Byrne GWI Rep NY; WG-USA Power4Girls: Invest in girls, transform the world UNICEF – Executive Director Purposeful UN Women – Deputy Director Sierra Leone – Minister of Information & Civic Education Canada – Permanent Representative Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group Adolescent Girl Leader Additional Speakers: United Kingdom -Special Envoy for Girls & Women; Nepal – Minister for Girls, Women & Senior Citizens; Germany – Special Envoy – Feminist Foreign Policy; Wellspring Philanthropic Fund – Program Director; UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador The girl child, Human rights of women SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal FGM (2016), Child Marriage (2016), Young Members (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019), Women and STEM (2019), Securing increased Domestic Funding for Education to include equal and safe access to Digital Learning (2022) UNICEF is very interested in partnering with civil society and grassroots organizations. NFAs should consider how such partnerships could be established. It is clear that adolescent girls have significant strengths as well as challenges. This session addressed the issues they are facing and successful programs that have resulted from collaboration between UNICEF, national governments, philanthropic foundations, grassroots organizations, and adolescent girls themselves. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} GWI has done a commendable job bringing in young women. This session suggests that reaching down to adolescent girls at the high school level could be very beneficial for them and their communities as well as for GWI. UNICEF has put out a 30-year review on Adolescent Girls. I will write a summary of the successes, challenges, and recommendations for the GWI...
MaureenByrne
Dr.Byrne GWI Rep NY; WG-USA Explanation of Position on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Political Declaration (3/10/25) Statement Issued by the United States Mission on the BPfA+30 Political Declaration (3/10/25) Women and the environment, Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Violence against women, Women and poverty, Institutional mechanisms SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG13 – Climate Action Tolerance of Minority Groups (2016), Human Rights for Refugee and Refugee Women and Children (2019), Climate Change and Gender (2022), Climate Emergency – Declarations and Action Plans (2022) WG-USA will need to advocate at all levels of government. In addition, GWI and its NFAs may see other Member States use the US position to slow or reverse human rights and gender equality for women and girls. The US rejects climate change, the right to development, temporary measures for parity, the SDGs and the 2030 Agenda, CEDAW, government regulation of online platforms, and indicates that violence against women in the US is caused by migrants, foreign criminals, and an open-border ideology. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} GWI and WG-USA need to continue to advocate for gender equality and fair, quality education for all by continuing to work with other Member States and civil society organizations. Prior to CSW70, GWI members should try to meet with negotiating delegates to advocate for our...
