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United Nations University Institute on Computing in Society UNU-CS The gender tech lab facilities the use of ICTs to promote feminism.

The mission of UNU Computing and Society (UNU-CS) is to focus on the key challenges faced by developing societies through high-impact innovations in computing and information technologies. A focused research programme, to be developed in collaboration with the Board of the Institute, will contribute, through impact and policy advice, to the goals and priorities of the emerging UN development agend

a. The lnstitute’s scope for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships should contribute to nurturing the next generation of computing and information scientists and engineers in developing countries.

Q:What does women’s empowerment mean?According to the UN, empowerment can be defined as follows: The empowerment of wome...
01/12/2015

Q:What does women’s empowerment mean?

According to the UN, empowerment can be defined as follows: The empowerment of women and girls concerns their gaining power and control over their own lives.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

Q: How many women personally experience some form of gender-based violence in their lifetime?1 out of 3Women are more at...
27/11/2015

Q: How many women personally experience some form of gender-based violence in their lifetime?

1 out of 3
Women are more at risk of experiencing gender-based violence in intimate relationships than anywhere else. Although domestic violence is one of the most common forms of violence against women, it remains the least visible.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

For those who are interested in gender equality, How do you promote female empowerment by using information and communic...
26/11/2015

For those who are interested in gender equality, How do you promote female empowerment by using information and communication technologies?

Welcome to post your answer here. Ten participates who contribute the most creative answers will be awarded with a USB.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.

2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

NOTES TO ALL1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.2. All contents expressed in this fan p...
26/11/2015

NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

The FIRST activity is coming!!!***Exhibitions and Talks in UniversitiesIt is an Exhibition Tour among Universities in Ho...
26/11/2015

The FIRST activity is coming!!!

***Exhibitions and Talks in Universities

It is an Exhibition Tour among Universities in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China. Meanwhile, the UNU-CS's researchers will be invited to hold talks.

Topic: Feminism

Objective: To arouse University students' awareness towards feminism and women's right

Duration:
4 Months (January to April)
Every universities: 1 Week

Venue: Universities in Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China

Hope you all will visit the exhibition and talk!

*Detailed information will be posted on this fan page

If you are interested in a specific topic concerning feminism (e.g. women's right in China), feel free to leave a comment here to let us know!

NOTES TO ALL
***This is a student project, and all contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.
**We would like to arouse awareness towards woman's rights and gender equality, Exhibitions and Talks in Universities is only an promotional idea proposed by students, and UNU-CS is still considering our idea.

Q: What percentage of people living with HIV globally are women?52% (2013)Today, there are an estimated 33 million peopl...
26/11/2015

Q: What percentage of people living with HIV globally are women?

52% (2013)
Today, there are an estimated 33 million people living with HIV. The percentage of women among people living with HIV has increased from 41 per cent in the mid-1990s to 52 per cent in 2013.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

Q: How many women worldwide have undergone ge***al mutilation?An estimated 130 million women have undergone ge***al muti...
26/11/2015

Q: How many women worldwide have undergone ge***al mutilation?

An estimated 130 million women have undergone ge***al mutilation.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

Dress in PURPLE, show your concern to women's rights and gender equality.You dress in PURPLE, we will donate money!!!!!1...
25/11/2015

Dress in PURPLE, show your concern to women's rights and gender equality.

You dress in PURPLE, we will donate money!!!!!

1. Dress in PURPLE and take a selfie.
2. Upload this picture, and change the profile picture.
3. Leave a comment related to supporting women's rights or gender equality and tag 3 of your friends here.
4. Nominated participants should comply within 3 days, or forfeit by charitable financial donation.
5. If you succeed to finish the challenge, UNU-CS will sponsor money to support the project related to women's rights.

＃HumanRight

NOTES TO ALL
***This is a student project, and all contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.
**We would like to arouse awareness towards woman's rights and gender equality, Dress in PURPLE is only an promotional idea proposed by students, and UNU-CS is still considering our idea.
*However. we will really appreciate that you dress in PURPLE and concern about woman's rights.

Q: How many landowners worldwide are women?10-20%In some countries the legal system, in particular inheritance and divor...
25/11/2015

Q: How many landowners worldwide are women?

10-20%
In some countries the legal system, in particular inheritance and divorce laws, give women fewer rights to land as compared to men.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

Q: How many children worldwide are currently out of school?58 million children of primary school age who are currently o...
25/11/2015

Q: How many children worldwide are currently out of school?

58 million children of primary school age who are currently out of school, and 31 million of them are girls.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

For those who are interested in gender equality, How do you promote female empowerment by using information and communi...
24/11/2015

For those who are interested in gender equality, How do you promote female empowerment by using information and communication technologies?

Welcome to post your answer here. Ten participates who contribute the most creative answers will be awarded with a USB.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

The maternal mortality ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa is very high at an average of 500 per 100,000 live births.***NOTES TO...
24/11/2015

The maternal mortality ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa is very high at an average of 500 per 100,000 live births.

***NOTES TO ALL
1. This is a student project, and is created and managed by students.
2. All contents expressed in this fan page do not represent UNU-CS.

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