About the ITU160 Gender Champions initiative.

 


10 young women are emerging leaders, advancing digital transformation and development in meaningful ways across diverse sectors and communities. Their work addresses real-world challenges — from digital literacy and online safety to broadband connectivity and responsible AI — bringing forward solutions that make technology more effective and accessible to all.

As part of the ITU160 Gender Champions initiative, they will travel to Geneva to participate in the WSIS+20 High-Level Event, the AI for Good Global Summit, and ITU’s 160th Anniversary commemorations from 7–11 July 2025.



Launched on the occasion of ITU’s 160th Anniversary, the ITU160 Gender Champions initiative aims to recognize and support young women who are contributing to digital development and transformation worldwide.

With support from the Government of Canada, the initiative provides a platform for 10 young women leaders (ages 18–25) to share their work, engage with global stakeholders, and help shape the future of digital connectivity.

Throughout their week in Geneva, the Gender Champions will:

  1. Engage with key stakeholders in the digital and tech sectors
  2. Amplify their work in digital development and digital transformation, by actively participating in a variety of sessions and activities
  3. Co-design and facilitate with their unique perspective, a workshop on promoting gender equality in digital transformation


Selection process

The Gender Champions were selected from a highly competitive pool of 1,179 applications received from over 150 countries. The final cohort reflects a diversity of regional perspectives and lived experiences, with special consideration given to applicants from developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), small island developing states (SIDS), Indigenous communities, and young women with disabilities.

Follow along

Updates, stories, and spotlights from the Gender Champions’ week in Geneva will be on ITU’s social media channels, see footer. Stay tuned as we highlight their work and explore how youth leadership is shaping the future of digital development.

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