The theme for the Commission on the Status of Women is “Innovation and technological change, education in the digital age for achieving gender equality, and the empowerment of all women and girls.” International Women’s Day is 8 March, with the theme Digit-ALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. Everyone is asked to wear blue on March 8.

On 9 March, this webinar will explore “Algorithms, the Digital Divide, and Polarization: Impact on Gender Justice.” Participants will discuss how we can counteract the negative effects by increased knowledge of how algorithms work and are used to create division and polarization. Speakers will share how to be more critical netizens and offer practical tools on how to make digital platforms safer. The event is being co-organized by the World Council of Churches, Church of Sweden, ACT Alliance, and the World Association for Christian Communication.  

Advance registration is required for this event:

Webinar: Algorithm: The Digital Divide and Polarization, and its impact to Gender Injustice

Thursday, 9 March 2023:  9am-11am EST (New York)

Register HERE