ITU strives to be a model organization for gender equality, utilizing ICTs to empower both women and men. Encouraging young women and girls to pursue STEM studies and careers is one way ITU advances gender equality and women's empowerment, while also highlighting the value that women bring to the tech sector.
ITU's Secretary-General: International Gender Champion
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, ITU's Secretary-General, is a member of the International Gender Champions (IGC) committing to the Panel Parity Pledge and the Gender-Based Violence Pledge, promoting zero tolerance of gender-based violence, sexist attitudes, and behaviors. The SG's current commitments are to implement a staff feedback mechanism to better understand gender equality concerns and opportunities, and to advance gender-responsive procurement to strengthen the tech ecosystem.