Edith Utete Shares Her top 5 Recommendations for International Girls in ICT Day
The 2022 International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated under the theme Access and Safety, and we are thrilled to have attorney Edith Utete share her top 5 recommendations to commemorate the day.
Edith specialises in Corporate, Cyber and Intellectual Property laws. She is also a Cybersmart Business and Parenting Coach, Digital Media Use and Well-being Consultant, Child Online Protection Expert, Founder of Digital Age Conversations and the Violet Room platforms. She is an award winning Best Selling Author, Global Trainer and Speaker with a passion for and commitment to helping people get the best out of the digital world. Edith believes in the power of technology to bring value to people’s lives and she supports families, schools and businesses in navigating the digital world safely, securely, productively and responsibly.
She has gained national and international recognition for her role in providing vital skills for women who would like to increase their personal and professional brands in cyberspace while protecting their digital assets and digital footprint.
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Enjoy her top picks below!
Women and ICT in Africa and the Middle East: Changing Selves, Changing societies
By Ineke Buskens and Anne Webb
Based on analysis from twenty-one research teams in fourteen countries, this much-needed, human-centred contribution to the fields of gender, development and information communication technology questions, demonstrates and suggests what it takes to wield the emancipatory potential of ICT.
Technology and Women’s Empowerment
Edited by Ewa Lechman
The near-ubiquitous spread of ICT offers unprecedented opportunities for social and economic agents, reshapes social and economic structures and drives the emergence of socio-economic networks. This book contributes to the growing body of literature and present state of knowledge, offering the reader broad evidence on how new information and communication technologies impact women’s economic and social empowerment and hence have an impact on overall welfare creation. The book is designed to provide deep insight into the theoretical and empirical evidence on ICT as a significant driver of women’s social and economic development.
Extraordinary Women in History: 70 Remarkable Women Who Made a Difference, Inspired and Broke Barriers
By Leah Gail
The book seeks to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the life stories and amazing strides of 70 remarkable women throughout history. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, inside, you’ll discover the lives and legacies of these once-in-a- lifetime trailblazers.
This book is perfect for history fans, educators, and serves as an inspiration for young girls or anyone interested in discovering the legacies of these remarkable women.
The Great Book of Badass Women: 15 Fearless and Inspirational Women that Changed History
By Rachel Walsh
There have been countless women who have changed the world for the better, yet most people have never heard of them.
Women throughout history have fought for their rights and the rights of others, defended their countries during wartime, healed the sick and the wounded, invented new technologies, led countries, made inspiring art, and so much more. This collection of biographies and quick trivia facts tells stories of the courageous and tenacious women who have paved the way for women today.
Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World
By Kate Pankhurst
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is bursting with astounding facts and incredible artwork on some of the most brilliant women who helped shape the world we live in.
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