Digital technologies have the power to accelerate progress across all sectors of society, yet this potential remains out of reach for many. Of the 2.6 billion people still unconnected, the majority are women and girls. Gaps in internet access, affordability of digital devices, and limited digital skills continue to hinder their participation in today’s economy and in shaping the digital solutions of tomorrow. Bridging this divide is essential to unlocking new pathways for economic growth, innovation, and sustainable development.
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2025 underscores the urgent need to advance gender equality in digital transformation, ensuring that women and girls worldwide can both benefit from and contribute to this progress. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action, the Day serves as a pivotal moment to accelerate collective efforts and ensure that digital transformation offers opportunities for everyone, everywhere.
The world of technology has become an essential part of modern life. Mobile phones, internet networks, smartphones, and the use of artificial intelligence are increasingly utilized in human society. In the field of education, online learning, in healthcare, telemedicine, and business, e-commerce and e-banking — these various sectors are all benefiting from the effective solutions provided through ICT.
For Myanmar as well, WTISD (World Telecommunication and Information Society Day) is important for exploring technological advancements and fostering knowledge creation. As internet usage gradually increases in Myanmar, it is necessary to enhance digital literacy. Furthermore, in order to ensure equitable access to technology across Myanmar society, it is essential to adhere to the principles of WTISD.
Users have to be important to use technology responsibly, to pay attention to data privacy and cybersecurity, and to trust only accurate and reliable information. One must carefully examine and verify the information that appears on various media platforms. It is also essential to develop the ability to critically analyze such information and to gather supporting data. In today’s media platforms, where truth and falsehood are often mixed, digital media has the advantage of being able to present evidence visually. However, users must always remember that not all evidence is necessarily true.
In addition, it is necessary to ensure gender equality in the implementation of digital transformation. Everyone should have the opportunity to participate and contribute according to their abilities. For digital transformation to be truly inclusive, women and children must also be given the chance to take on roles they are capable of. Only then will a strong and diverse platform emerge – one that reflects perspectives from all sides.
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