Digital Transition Devoid of Gender Bias
Within the past year, the initiative "Friends of Europe" has solicited ideas, opinions, and insights concerning the ramifications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution from policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society. The contributing chapter on "The Path to Genderless Digitalisation" was penned by Marta Ochoa, the UNI Equal Opportunities Coordinator.
The report underscores the potential positive effects of technology and automation on women's rights and empowerment, provided the right tools and direction are in place. It encompasses vital trends, advancements, and issues across all sectors of the digital ecosystem. The report aims to bring attention to public policies and private sector decision-making that will influence our future, serving as a forward-thinking guide to critical questions on the global and European digital economy.
Leading authors of the report include economist Michael Mandel, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel A. Sepulveda, Future of Privacy Forum CEO Jules Polonetsky, UNI Global Union Equal Opportunities coordinator Marta Ochoa, former Estonian Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas, and three European Young Leaders (EYL40) - Elena Alfaro Martínez (BBVA Data & Analytics CEO), Frédéric Mazzella (blaBlaCar founder), Eva Maydell (MEP), and Alberto Alemanno (EU Law Professor).
European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo both provided foreword and afterword to the report.
In relation to gender equality in digitalization, various organizations and research groups are working towards achieving gender equality in various aspects, emphasizing equal access to digital technologies and education for women. Collaboration between public, private, and civil society actors is critical to address gender disparities in digitalization. Numerous studies explore the impact of digital technologies on gender equality, highlighting both opportunities and challenges.
The report, authored by influential figures such as Marta Ochoa, explores the potential of technology to advance women's empowerment and rights, focusing on digitalization as a path towards gender equality. It encourages collaboration among public, private, and civil society actors to promote equal access to digital technologies and education, a vital aspect for achieving gender equality in the digital age.
