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Network of Women in ITU-T

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The Network of Women in the Telecommunication Standardization Sector (NoW in ITU-T), formely called WISE, is committed to promoting the active participation of women in ITU-T activities and ITU-T leadership roles, as well as the inclusion of a gender perspective in all ITU-T's work, in alignment with WTSA Resolution 55 (Rev. New Delhi, 2024).
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Women leaders in AI standards AI for Good Global Summit, 11 July 2025^upcoming
Network of Women (NoW in ITU-T) special event at WTSA-24, New Delhi, India, 17 October 2024 | ITU News Article | Photo Album | Recording
Learn more about NOW4WTSA24 campaign!
Regional Activity for Asia and the Pacific: 20 August 2024, APT WTSA24-5, Bangkok, Thailand | Programme | Presentation 1 | Presentation 2 | Fellowship Application
Regional Activity for the Americas: 21 August 2024,CITEL 4th Preparatory WGCONF Meeting, João Pessoa, Brazil | Programme | Presentation
Regional Activity Europe: Bridging the Gender Gap: Inspiring Women to Lead in Tech, 7 May 2024, Gdańsk, Poland | Recording
Network of Women Breakfast at TSAG, 23 January 2024, Geneva, Switzerland | Photo Album | Recording

Promoting women's engagement in ITU activities, the standardization sector, the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly and beyond.
Advocating for women in leadership positions and championing their career advancement in the ICT industry and supporting standardization activities.
Hosting special events to empower women through knowledge exchanges, networking, and tech innovation showcases.
Recognizing achievements, and generating resources for women from developing countries, to cultivate diverse leadership talent.
Building a community and uplifting young women in the industry through mentorships with senior ITU-T NoW members.

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Connect with other women and keep updated on important NoW in ITU-T events and information.

Chair: Dr Rim Belhassine-Cherif, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer, Tunisie Télécom, Tunisia
Vice-Chair:  Mr Tejpal Singh, ITU-T Study Group 11 Chair, TRAI, India
NoW in ITU-T Regional Representatives :

Africa: Ms Rebecca Mukite, Head Communications Infrastructure and Services, Uganda
Americas: Ms Tania Villa, Director General of Telecommunications Policies, Digital Transformation and Telecommunications Agency, Mexico
Arab States: Ms Basma Tawfik, International Organizations Manager National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Egypt
Asia and the Pacific: Ms Miho Naganuma, TSAG Vice Chair, Senior Executive professional, NEC Corporation, Japan
CIS: Ms Maria Bolshakova, Acting Deputy Director General, Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications (RCC)
Europe: Ms Izabela Iglewska, Minister Advisor, Ministry of Digital Affairs, Poland
ITU contact: Ms Charlyne Restivo, NoW in ITU-T Coordinator
Ms Arianna Dilauro, Gender Affairs Consultant
Ms Aarti Singh, Study Group Assistant
Email: NoW-T@itu.int

WSIS Forum 2023 Session – Why a Gender Lens in ICT Standardization Matters, 4 May 2023, online | Recording
WTSA-20 WISE Event – Why Gender Matters in Setting Standards, 8 March 2022, Geneva, Switzerland | Photo album
WTSA-16 WISE Event – Setting the Standard for Equality, 30 October 2016, Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia | Photo album

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