Commission on the Status of Women

Addressing Online Gender-Based Discrimination and Safeguarding the Digital Rights of Women and Girls

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The Gender Equality Mandate

The CSW is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide.
How can the Commission accelerate progress and break barriers?
Delegates will address education, economic participation, and the fight against gender-based violence. Will new strategies create lasting impact?

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Agenda: Addressing Online Gender-Based Discrimination and Safeguarding the Digital Rights of Women and Girls

As digital technologies transform every aspect of modern life, the digital divide has emerged as a new frontier of gender inequality. Women and girls face unique challenges online, including targeted harassment, cyberbullying, and exclusion from digital opportunities. Globally, women are less likely to own smartphones or access the internet, and are underrepresented in technology- related fields. This committee will address the systemic barriers that perpetuate digital poverty and gender-based discrimination in cyberspace. Delegates will consider strategies to promote digital inclusion, ensure safe online environments, and empower women and girls as creators and leaders in the digital economy. The agenda calls for robust policy frameworks, public-private partnerships, and investments in digital literacy and infrastructure to close the gender digital gap and realize the full potential of the digital revolution for all.