Unfortunately, persistent gender gaps in digital access and literacy, STEM education, and biases perpetuate outdated gender stereotypes and the exclusion of women in the creation and use of new digital tools, including AI, and the underrepresentation of women in careers in the digital and technology sectors. [...] With the goal of achieving the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development in the 2030 Agenda, this policy brief outlines effective, responsive, and sustainable solutions to fill the digital gender gap and leverage the potential of digital transformation to reduce inequalities in the world of work, embracing a whole-of-society approach and leaving no one behind. [...] • Create and enforce inclusive and non-discriminatory digital systems through peaceful, just, and strong institutions (SDG 16), supporting the rule of law and equitable access to justice and the right to engage with societal structures without discrimination. [...] Partnerships between governments, private sector, civil society, and educational institutions can foster innovation and entrepreneurship, create jobs in the digital sector, and ensure that workers have the skills necessary for the jobs of the future (SDG 8). [...] “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective Report of the Secretary-General,” E/CN.6/2024/3, UN Economic and Social Council, January 12, 2024.
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Table of Contents
- Abstract 2
- Keywords 2
- Diagnosis Of the Issue 3
- Recommendations 5
- Invest In Digital Infrastructure 5
- SDGs 1 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 5
- Structure 5
- Optimize 5
- Ensure 6
- Promote 6
- Reserve 6
- Leverage 6
- Support Education on Digital Competencies Reskilling and Lifelong Learning 6
- SDGs 1 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 14 15 6
- Mandate 7
- Enact and enforce 7
- Subsidize 7
- Democratize Digital and Eliminate Bias 7
- SDGs 4 5 8 10 13 14 16 7
- Protect 7
- Subsidize and incentivize 8
- Ensure 8
- Promote 8
- Create and enforce 8
- Strengthen Cybersecurity and Protections in Digital Spaces 8
- SDGs 3 4 5 8 10 16 17 8
- Safeguard and leverage 9
- Protect 9
- Ensure 9
- Enforce 9
- Enact 9
- Scenario Of Outcomes 10
- References 13
- World Development 13
- UN Economic 13
- UN-Women 13
- G20 13
- Brazil 13
- UNDP 13
- ITU 13
- IMF 13
- GSMA 14
- ADB 14
- WEF 14
- UN- 14
- Women 14
- G20 India 14
- WEF 14
- UN-Women and UN-DESA 14
- Development 14
- The 15
- World Bank 15
- W20 Japan 15
- UNCTAD 15
- ILO 15
- EQUALS Global Partnership 15
- G20 Indonesia and OECD 15
- Forbes Tech 15
- Council 15
