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Women'sNet aims to empower South African women to use information and communications technologies (ICTs) towards advancing women's equality. It is a dynamic source of locally generated information and discussion on gender issues.
By.....
- making this technology accessible to women, particularly those who have been historically disadvantaged
- providing responsive gender-sensitive training and support
- linking projects, people, tools and resources
- creating a platform for women's voices and issues
- facilitating the dissemination of information in formats accessible to women who are not directly linked to the Internet."
In the pipeline...
- a comprehensive Internet training programme for women
- regional technical support centres in South Africa's nine provinces
- a program of women's information resource development
- a WWW clearinghouse of relevant information and tools
Read our full project concept document for more information.
How can Women'sNet benefit YOU?
Use us as a resource base to....
- developments on issues like reproductive rights and violence against women
- to bring public attention to urgent issues using Web sites and widely distributed e-mail announcements
- to monitor the situation of women around the world
- to find information and ask questions
- to find jobs
- to keep in touch with colleagues and friends
- to work together
- to share newsletters, press releases, and announcements
- to plan events
What can we do for you?
Women'sNet brings together in one place the things you need to be able to take advantage of the new information and communication technologies:
- a one-stop, relevant women's information resource
- advice, training programs and resource materials to ease the learning curve
- a supportive community in which to explore what the Internet has to offer
- useful tools
What can you do for Women'sNet?
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