Decoding Equality: the role of women in security and technology – NATO Youth Summit

Decoding Equality: the role of women in security and technology – NATO Youth Summit

In the new era of AI, digital technologies continue to play a key role in addressing systemic inequalities, providing new opportunities in the digital economy, tackling the global digital divide and addressing the threats of today’s digital world. Against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical dynamics, gender and technology are at the centre of global security. The intersection between these areas is complex and multifaceted and highlights the need for holistic approaches that consider gender perspectives in both security and technology. It looks at the role of technology as a positive force to address some of today’s most pressing challenges to our world security.

In a world where technology can act as a threat multiplier, with the potential to amplify social, political, and economic tensions, all while furthering already existing inequalities, we need to make sure that women and girls - as well as our future leaders - are an integral part of the solution to these shared challenges. This session will not only explore the nexus between technology, security and gender equality, but also look into the role that technology can play as a bridge between these themes, providing innovative solutions to today’s security challenges and promoting gender equality. Girls and women cannot be left out of shaping this transformation, and our next generation of leaders have a key role in ensuring this doesn’t happen.

Key Discussion Points