A intellectual encounter titled "Digitalization from a Gender Perspective: Towards a Fair Digital Participation for Women" is set to take place on October 17, 2026, at the National Library in Tunis, Tunisia. The event is organized by the Vigilance Committee for Democracy in Tunisia (CVDT) in collaboration with the Laboratory of Interdisciplinary Studies on Transitions and Changes, and the transfer of knowledge at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Tunis. The meeting aims to explore ways to ensure women's full, safe, and fair participation in digital spaces.
The encounter is part of the follow-up to the outcomes of the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. It will bring together academics, experts, representatives of civil society, and international partners to exchange views and propose practical solutions in this field. The participants will discuss ways to support women's rights and economic independence, as well as enhance their presence and influence in digital spaces.
The meeting is supported by the General Delegation of Wallonia-Brussels in Tunisia and the city of Ixelles in Belgium. The CVDT is a non-governmental organization with special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The organization aims to promote democracy and human rights in Tunisia.
The encounter seeks to promote the use of technology as a tool for empowerment and to reduce forms of digital discrimination and exclusion. The participants will share experiences and develop recommendations and practical courses of action in this field. The event is expected to contribute to the empowerment of women in Tunisia and to promote their participation in the digital economy.
The digitalization of society has created new opportunities for women's empowerment, but it also poses significant challenges. Women in Tunisia and elsewhere face barriers to accessing digital technologies and participating in online spaces. The encounter aims to address these challenges and to promote a more inclusive and equitable digital landscape.
The CVDT has been working to promote women's rights and empowerment in Tunisia for several years. The organization has implemented various projects and initiatives aimed at promoting women's participation in politics, economics, and society. The encounter on digitalization and women's empowerment is part of these efforts.
The event is expected to conclude with a set of recommendations and proposals for action to promote women's empowerment in the digital age. These recommendations will be shared with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, and international partners. The goal is to promote a more inclusive and equitable digital landscape that benefits all Tunisians.
Key points
- The encounter aims to promote women's empowerment in the digital age and to reduce forms of digital discrimination and exclusion.
- The event is supported by the General Delegation of Wallonia-Brussels in Tunisia and the city of Ixelles in Belgium.
- The CVDT is a non-governmental organization with special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
