On April 27, the second International Forum “Opportunities of Information Technologies for Girls in Central Asia” will be held in Bishkek, organized in honor of the International Day of “Girls in ICT”, which is celebrated in 195 countries around the world. The forum will feature local and international experts, successful women in the field of information technology, who will share their experiences and stories (storytelling) about the modern opportunities for girls.

The main guest of the forum is the Regional Director for CIS Countries of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Natalia Mochu, who will deliver a keynote speech.

The goal of the forum “Opportunities of Information Technologies for Girls in Central Asia” is to motivate and encourage youth, especially girls and women in remote rural areas, to study and obtain technological education, promote inclusivity and understanding of the gender digital divide, as well as support education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and digital skills, and promote the careers of girls and young women in the field of information technology. One of the strategic objectives of the forum is to create conditions for sustainable development by expanding the socio-economic opportunities for women.