{"id":423590,"date":"2024-08-08T09:29:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T04:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=423590"},"modified":"2024-08-08T09:29:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T04:29:03","slug":"pta-ncsw-gsma-host-workshop-on-bridging-mobile-gender-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pta-ncsw-gsma-host-workshop-on-bridging-mobile-gender-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"PTA, NCSW, GSMA host workshop on bridging mobile gender gap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSMA) Action Collation for bridging the digital divide organized a one-day workshop titled \u201cBridging the Mobile Gender Gap\u201d.<br \/>\nThe workshop featured participation from representatives of the Ministry of Information Technology &#038; Telecom, Ministry of Federal Education &#038; Professional Training, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Information &#038; Broadcasting, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Defense, Universal Services Fund, Ministry of Human Rights and other government and private entities said a news release issued here on Wednesday. The workshop aimed to address the digital gender divide in Pakistan by bringing together government and civil society stakeholders to improve gender in ICTs. Key discussions focused on strategies to enhance women\u2019s access to mobile technology and digital services, emphasising creating inclusive policies and fostering a supportive ecosystem.<br \/>\nOn this occasion, Chairman PTA, Maj. Gen. (R) Hafeez Ur Rehman, said that this initiative is a vital step towards addressing the digital gender divide in Pakistan. He further added that this workshop marks the beginning of our collective journey towards a more inclusive and equitable digital future for all. On the occasion NilofarBakhtiar, Former Federal Minister of Women Development Department and Ex-Chair of NCSW, emphasized the critical need for digital inclusion of women, highlighting that gender equality in the digital realm is essential for economic and social development.<br \/>\nJulain Gorman, Head of APAC GSMA highlighted the discussion on leveraging global expertise and collaborative efforts to tailor solutions specifically for enhancing women\u2019s inclusion and empowerment in Pakistan. Participants engaged in interactive sessions, exploring best practices for empowering women through mobile technology and ensuring their participation in the digital economy.<br \/>\nThe workshop also highlighted successful case studies from other countries that have made significant progress in bridging the mobile gender gap. The workshop concluded with the distribution of certificates to the participants and shields to the GSMA and NCWS officials. \u2014 DNA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and Global System for Mobile Communication (GSMA) Action Collation for bridging the digital divide organized a one-day workshop titled \u201cBridging the Mobile Gender Gap\u201d. 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