Connecting Women In Digital

#WomenInDigitalImpact Series: Building an Inclusive Digital Future What does progress toward #genderequality in the #digitalsector look like, and how can we measure it? In this series, we show how Connecting Women In Digital will drive forward the #impact of the investments made throughout the DIGITAL Programme, leveraging data, knowledge and networks to deliver on the ambitions of the #DigitalDecade & act at the core of the Women in Digital Declaration. 📊 Today we spotlight our first impact first pillar: tracking progress and supporting #digitalinclusion. We're building a comprehensive overview of national, regional and local digital strategies, helping Member States align with the ambitions of the #WomeninDigitalDeclaration and the goals of the Digital Decade. At the same time, our annual #WomeninDigitalIndex and Scoreboard will serve as both a mirror and a catalyst: showing how far we have come, identifying successful initiatives, and creating the evidence base needed to strengthen #womenparticipation in #digitalcareers. 💪 We're committed to turning data into meaningful action, ensuring every progress is visible and every success can be replicated. 🔗 https://widigital.eu

📢 Contribute to shaping the future of Women in Digital across Europe Earlier this summer, we published the “Overview of National Actions” (Deliverable D2.1), led by Simona Ramanauskaitė & VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. The report builds on existing sources and EU dashboards, but we are aware that some national and regional efforts may still be missing. To make sure every country’s landscape is accurately represented, we invite stakeholders to share their input before the consultation closes: 1️⃣ Share additional Women in Digital initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dhFyiR7f 2️⃣ Provide feedback on the current analysis of your country’s landscape: https://lnkd.in/dRPJxhXT Your contributions will help ensure a more complete picture and feed into the Women in Digital Report, to be presented at the Women in Digital Summit this November. ⏳With the deadline on 29 August 2025, there are only a few days left to take part. ℹ️Full deliverable: https://lnkd.in/dcGSfJxJ #WomenInDigital #DigitalInclusion #EUGenderEquality #WIDCON #DigitalDecade

🔭 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗜𝗚𝗘 A better future shaped by fairness in the #digitalworld begins with strategic foresight. The European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) has released a new guide that offers practical tools for integrating #futuresthinking into #gender equality work. 📓 Designed for #policymakers, #researchers, and #practitioners, the guide introduces a four-step workshop model to identify key trends, analyse their impact, and #cocreate strategic responses. It blends #academic, #corporate, and #feministforesight traditions and supports users with or without prior experience. The structured format focuses on prioritising future issues, mapping implications using tools like the #futureswheel, exploring alternative pathways, and connecting long-term thinking with actionable strategies. We at Connecting Women In Digital are highlighting this guide as a valuable resource for communities working at the intersection of #gender, #technology, and #policy. 👁️🗨️ Read our blog article and access the full guide: https://lnkd.in/d9dVDxbg

❓ "What are gender statistics" ❓ 💬 According to the United Nations Manual, #genderstatistics are "statistics that adequately reflect differences and inequalities in the situation of women and men in all areas of life". These insights are essential for understanding realities, shaping effective policies, and monitoring progress. That’s exactly what the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) #GenderStatisticsDatabase delivers: a comprehensive, regularly updated hub that brings together sex-disaggregated and #gendersensitivedata from the EU. This one-stop resource makes it easier to: ✔ Understand differences and inequalities between women and men ✔ Support evidence-based #policymaking ✔ Track progress towards #genderequality across thematic areas such as work & #labourmarket to #research and #digitalsociety, #education,#health, #livingconditions, time use, and more. Accessible to both experts and non-experts, the database draws on #EIGE’s own surveys, Eurostat, and other trusted sources, ensuring reliable, timely, and comparable data. 🔗 Explore the database: https://lnkd.in/egAiZpj #GenderEquality #GenderData #Inclusion #Policy #Research

Connecting Women In Digital Best Practice Repository is live! Share your initiatives, get inspired by others, and join the movement for a more inclusive digital future. 👩💻 https://lnkd.in/dCWQkEWV

🧭 Is your organisation running a project that supports women in the digital sector? We want to hear from you. As part of the Women in Digital initiative, we are updating our mapping of operational initiatives at local, regional, and national level; and your contribution matters. 🔍 Whether it’s a mentorship programme, digital skills training, entrepreneurship accelerator, or education initiative, if it targets women or girls in tech, ICT, STEM, or leadership, we invite you to share it with us. 👉 Submit your initiative here: https://lnkd.in/dhFyiR7f Your input will feed into the Women in Digital Report presented at the EU Summit in November 2025 and help close the digital gender gap across Europe. Let’s ensure every effort is visible. #WomenInDigital #GenderEquality #BestPracticeRepository #DigitalCareers #ICT #WIDCON

Kicking Off the Thematic Working Groups of the Women in Digital Forum! Last Wednesday 30th of July marked the official launch of the Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) of the Women in Digital Forum, a key milestone in the WIDCON project. This meeting brought together 30 participants, including policymakers, industry professionals, and civil society representatives from across Europe, all committed to tackling the digital gender gap. It aimed to officially launch the first two TWGs of the Forum, while setting out their scopes, timelines, and deliverables, and introducing the collaborative tools that will support their work moving forward. The session was opened with an introduction by Joana Xhemali., EU Project Manager and Designer at European Vocational Training Association - EVTA - European Vocational Training Association, who presented the mission and structure of the WID Forum, highlighting its role as a sustainable stakeholder platform to advance gender equality across all stages of digital careers and education. Mattia Trino, Operations and Policy Manager at BDVA - Big Data Value Association, then introduced Discord as the central tool for communication and collaboration within the Forum and across TWGs, facilitating real-time exchange and community building among members. The session continued with presentations from the chairs of TWG 1 and TWG 2, who outlined the main objectives, expected deliverables, and the working timeline of their respective groups: TWG 1 – ICT Education Path: presented by Ruth Martinez-Lopez, Researcher Assistant at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, focused on shaping inclusive, flexible and accessible digital education pathways. TWG 2 – Leadership Empowerment: presented by Simona Ramanauskaitė, Professor and Researcher at VILNIUS TECH - Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, dedicated to increasing representation and support for women in digital leadership positions. This dynamic kick-off sets the stage for impactful work ahead. We look forward to the meaningful contributions and collaborations that will emerge from these groups, supporting our collective effort to close the gender gap in the digital field. Stay tuned as the work unfolds!

🙌 Great to see CEPIS join the Connecting Women In Digital Forum as an organisational member Their active participation kicked off with Petra Kotuliakova, Chair of the DiversIT Charter and head of the Women in Tech Expert Group, representing CEPIS at the #WiDForum launch in Brussels. Looking forward to seeing CEPIS engage in the Forum’s activities and contribute to the wider effort for #genderequality in Europe’s digital professions. 👇 #CEPIS #WiDForum #WomenInDigital #GenderEquality #DiversityInTech #DigitalInclusion #DigitalEU

📢 Deadline approaching: Apply for the #EuropeanDigitalSkillsAwards 2025 Organised by the European Commission, this initiative highlights outstanding projects driving #digitalskills development across Europe. The five award categories are: ➡️ Digital Skills for Education ➡️ Digital Skills for the Labour Force ➡️ Digital Skills for ICT Professionals ➡️ Digital Skills for All ➡️ Digital Skills in Emerging Technologies This is a key opportunity to recognise and scale impactful work that supports Europe's #digitaltransition. We encourage stakeholders across Europe to apply or share this call with relevant initiatives 🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://lnkd.in/dpQjQN_k

📣 New Resource Alert – Best Practice Repository for women participation in digital careers Are you committed to advancing gender equality in digital careers? Explore the Connecting Women In Digital Best Practice Repository - a curated space highlighting initiatives that have delivered real impact in the ICT field. From promoting skills and access, to empowering women entrepreneurs and building inclusive digital ecosystems, these are practices worth sharing and scaling. Whether you're a policymaker, NGO, or private company, this is your chance to showcase what works — and join a wider community of action. By contributing, you’ll: ✔ Gain visibility across WIDCON’s channels, website, and events ✔ Be acknowledged through a digital badge or certificate as a gender equality advocate ✔ Connect with others advancing inclusion in tech 📬 Submit your best practice here: https://lnkd.in/dCWQkEWV Let’s put proven solutions in the spotlight. #WomenInDigital #GenderEquality #BestPracticeRepository #DigitalCareers #ICT #WIDCON European Institute for Gender Equality, World Economic Forum, Women Techmakers