Even though women are a huge part of the IGF community and make up half of the population globally, women’s voices have been historically low or entirely absent in public and digital spaces. These imbalances ultimately deny leadership opportunities to women in IGF and digital spaces in their local environments, especially women who face additional forms of discrimination. IGF Women’s Summit will focus on IGF leadership mindset and to spotlight the women who can harness the power of this pivotal moment on the internet and to shape the Digital platforms, contribute a new way forward and come up with actionable solutions to drive meaningful progress in internet governance. This final output of the summit will be a resource produced by a community of participants at the summit, covering women’s views on the key themes under discussion at the Internet Governance Forum. The aim is to overcoming barriers for women participation on internet governance and digital spaces globally and to enable women voices to be translated into impact globally. The outputs will be considered living resources that will be updated and changed as additional input and comments are received throughout the IGF2022 and published on the final day. The IGF Women Summit will provides a unique platform to collect the views of the broader Internet governance community on the topic of how to enable women’s meaningful and affordable access to the Internet and digital governance. 1) To facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we will use a combination of technology and strategic planning. We will have designated staff members on-site who will be responsible for relaying questions and comments from online participants to the speakers. We will also utilize virtual meeting platforms that allow for seamless communication between both groups. Additionally, we will encourage online participants to actively engage through live polls, chat functions, and Q&A sessions. 2) To ensure the best possible experience for both online and onsite participants, we will design the session with inclusivity in mind. This means providing clear instructions for accessing the session online, ensuring that all presentations are easily viewable and audible for online participants, and creating opportunities for interaction between both groups. We will also establish designated breaks for networking and discussion to allow participants to connect with each other regardless of their location. 3) To increase participation and interaction during the session, we plan to use complementary online tools such as virtual whiteboards, breakout rooms, and live polling. These tools will help keep the session engaging and interactive for all participants. We will also encourage attendees to use social media platforms to share their thoughts and insights, creating a digital conversation that complements the live session. Additionally, we will provide a post-session feedback survey to gather insights and suggestions for future events.
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