Gender and cyber norms: Bridging policy and practice

Side event to the OEWG on Security of and in the use of ICTs
17 February 2025
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Gender and cyber norms: Bridging policy and practice

UNIDIR and the Organization of American States (OAS) are pleased to invite you to an interactive, side-event exploring how the 11 UN norms of responsible State behavior in cyberspace can be interpreted and implemented in a gender-responsive manner. The discussion will center on actionable strategies to ensure that these norms address gender inequalities, promote inclusivity and contribute to advancing gender equality in cyberspace.

The event will feature a presentation highlighting key findings from an upcoming OAS-UNIDIR study on “Gender Analysis of the Framework of Responsible State Behaviour in Cyberspace”, a joint effort by the OAS and UNIDIR. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion, where experts and practitioners will share reflections and ideas to translate research findings into action.

When and where

Monday, 17 February, 13:15-14:30 EST, CR.8, UN HQ, New York.

Opening remarks

  • Kerry-Ann Barrett, Programme Manager of the OAS/CICTE Cybersecurity Programme

Expert presentation

  • Dr Katharine Millar, Associate Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science

Panel discussion

  • Amb Ulises Canchola Gutiérrez, Special Envoy for Emerging Technologies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (TBC)
  • Rashidah Syed, Director of the Cyber Policy and International Cooperation Unit at National Cyber Security Agency of Malaysia (TBC)
  • Dr Valentin Weber, Senior Research Fellow, German Council on Foreign Relations

Moderated by Dominique Steinbrecher, Researcher, Security and Technology Programme, UNIDIR

Participants

Open to all participants accredited to the OEWG on ICTs and interested parties, including Member State representatives, civil society organizations, academia, UN staff and other stakeholders.

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