Staff Reporter
\nUN Women Pakistan and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) hosted the Empower HER Digital Tech Summit in Islamabad on Wednesday, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and young women to explore the transformative power of digital skills for women\u2019s economic empowerment.
\nFunded under KOICA\u2019s Digital Transformation for Women\u2019s Economic Empowerment (D4WEE) project, the Summit spotlighted strategies to close the gender gap in the digital economy. Through engaging panel discussions, exhibitions showcasing women-led tech innovations, and competitions celebrating digital creativity, the event emphasized the pivotal role of women in shaping Pakistan\u2019s digital future.
\n\u201cThis summit serves as a catalyst for change,\u201d said Mr. Jamshed Kazi, Country Representative, Designate, UN Women Pakistan, in his closing remarks. \u201cThrough collective action, we aim to ensure that young women are not just participants in the digital economy but leaders and innovators. When women succeed in the digital sector, it benefits families, communities, and society as a whole.\u201d
\nEchoing this sentiment, Mr. Je Ho Yeon, Country Director, KOICA Pakistan, remarked: \u201cEmpowering women in technology is not only about inclusion but also about driving innovation and economic growth. We are proud to partner with UN Women in equipping young women with the skills needed to thrive in the digital age.\u201d
\nA key highlight of the Summit was the \u201cDigital Divas\u201d Panel Discussion, where leading female tech pioneers Ms. Nadia Patel Gangjee (Founder & CEO, Femprow), Ms. Faiza Yousuf (Co-founder & CPO, CaterpillHERS), and Ms. Eram Ahsan (Founder & CEO, CIRCLE Women) shared their personal journeys, success strategies, and insights on how women can thrive in digital spaces. Topics ranged from leveraging e-commerce to overcoming gender-based challenges in the tech sector. The interactive Q&A session provided participants with a chance to engage directly with the panelists. The event brought together over 100 young women, university students, tech enthusiasts, private sector leaders, and government representatives to inspire, educate, and empower women to pursue careers in the technology sector.
\nThe Student Digitalization Initiative Showcase featured student teams from six universities in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Students presented innovative digitalization projects judged by an independent jury nominated by UN Women. The top three winners were awarded shields, and all participants received certificates of participation.
\nThe Summit also included a Digital Career Fair, where leading tech companies and startups showcased career and internship opportunities for women in the digital sector. Participants engaged with private sector representatives and explored interactive exhibits set up by local and international tech companies.
\nThe event concluded with a Call to Action session, urging all stakeholders to actively support gender equality in the digital sector.
\nThe summit also highlighted its alignment with the ongoing \u201c16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence\u201d campaign, drawing attention to the role of economic empowerment in preventing gender-based violence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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