ITU Secretary-General calls for increased women’s leadership at ITU Council event
Date: 2026-05-05
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen
Bogdan-Martin has reiterated the need to strengthen women’s representation in
leadership roles within the global digital ecosystem during a Network of Women
breakfast held on the sidelines of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU) Council meeting.
The
engagement brought together stakeholders committed to advancing gender equality
in the technology and telecommunications sectors, with a focus on increasing
women’s participation in decision-making spaces ahead of the upcoming
Plenipotentiary Conference.
Bogdan-Martin
emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration through the Network of
Women initiative to drive progress toward a more inclusive digital future. She
highlighted the role of partnerships in supporting women’s leadership and
ensuring broader representation across global digital governance platforms.
The
event was hosted with the support of Canada Mission to the United Nations in
Geneva, with participants acknowledging ongoing efforts by governments,
institutions, and industry leaders to promote equity in the digital space.
Discussions
underscored the need for continued advocacy and coordinated action to close
gender gaps and create opportunities for women to take on leadership roles
within the global technology sector.
