BANGKOK — When the Beijing Declaration was adopted in 1995, it called for the removal of systematic and structural barriers that prevent women and girls from enjoying their human rights across social, economic, political and environmental domains.
Over the last decade, the proportion of the population with access to the internet has increased from 36 percent in 2013 to 67 percent today.Despite this progress, a significant digital gender gap in internet access and utilization persists. In 2023, only 54 percent of women in Asia and the Pacific had digital access. Specifically, women in South Asia are 36 percent less likely to use the internet than men.
Beyond the intrinsic value of the promotion of Sustainable Development Goal 5 — gender equality — for human rights, gender equality is linked to peace and prosperity and the achievement of inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable cities and communities, as highlighted in SDG 11.Improving digital access can lead to more inclusive and equitable societies and allow women to contribute diverse perspectives, ideas, and innovations that could enrich societies worldwide.
Inclusive Smart Cities: Bridging The Gender Gap
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