To mark International Girls in ICT Day 2023, giant Chinese telco Huawei will offer classes and technology programs to teenage girls and young women in Thailand.
Huawei says it will also redouble its efforts to bring the Internet to isolated communities to improve access to educational and health resources.
According to recent data from ITU, the global proportion of women using the internet amounts to 57%, compared to 62% for men.
In Thailand, the Girls in ICT Day initiative aims to encourage girls and young women to pursue the study of STEM subjects, enhance their level of digital skills, and raise awareness on the meaningful and safe use of ICT.
The celebration is organised by the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC), the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), and the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific through a…
