Internet Society of Sri Lanka (ISoC Sri Lanka) Chapter conducted the first ever Women Internet Governance Forum (Women IGF) in Sri Lanka as a local event at the BMICH in May 2017.
Today, the representation of women in IT sector has been increased almost equal to the men. Even-though there are both pros and cons being a woman techie. It’s the time to talk about this topic and especially problems, difficulties and obstacles when women are reaching up to higher levels in IT industry.
Women Internet Governance Forum (Women IGF) is the platform where to raise the voice of the women of their concerns, look for answers and get the attention of the community in this regard. This initiative will move with the “Global women in IT” and “Sri Lanka National Internet Governance Forum 2017”. This was a group discussion up to 30 participants from different key areas of the society.
Ms. Manique Gunaratne of The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon, ICT Training & Disability Resource Centre did a presentation on “women with disabilities leading in the ICT field”.
The Women IGF 2017 session conducted dialogues on four topics below. The topics involved various distinguish women representatives from different areas.
Why should internet governance include consideration of gender issues?
The Internet is a feminist issue (feminists’ roles in shaping Internet policy).
Role of women in internet Governance.
Women’s voices in the public sphere.
Picture descriptions for vision impaired persons:
1 Manique receiving a token of appreciation.
2 Group photograph.
3 Manique at the head table.
4 Manique
5 Manique making presentation.
6 Manique addressing the gathering.
Manique Gunaratne
CISCO International Trainer for I T E (Information Technology Essentials)
