INSTRAW Library

Welcome to the INSTRAW LIBRARY, a compilation of around 600 publications produced by the former UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW), which served as the leading UN institute devoted to research, training and knowledge management to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. INSTRAW, along with DAW, OSAGI and UNIFEM, came together in 2010 to establish the present UN Women.

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The Legacy of INSTRAW

In addition to the INSTRAW Library, the UN Women Training Centre presents the publication “The legacy of INSTRAW in promoting the rights of women. A historical record of the Institute between 1976 and 2010”, which intends to pay tribute to the story of INSTRAW as well as to the women’s movements and governments which supported it.

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ID: 2003-R-TEC-GLO
Reference: Huyer, S. & Sikoska, T. (2003). Overcoming the Gender Digital Divide: Understanding ICTs and their Potential for the Empowerment of Women. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: INSTRAW.
Year: 2003
Description: This paper is a synthesis of the discussions and background papers from the seminars series focusing on the potential of ICTs for the empowerment of women. This argues for the need for a better understanding of all aspects and manifestations of the gender digital divide as essential in order to prevent the adverse impact of trends of access and use on women worldwide. Furthermore, it seeks to enhance the potential of ICTs to become an effective tool for women's empowerment.
Instraw's Mandate: Research
Theme: Technology and Communication
Keywords: Digital divide, Media, Participation
Geographic Area: Global
Languages: English
Type of Product: Paper
Disponibility: Printed
LinkToFile: PDF FILE