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Tech-girls and Tech-women programs

Date Shared: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 16:45
Countries and areas: 
United States
2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels: 
Targets on vulnerability and protection
GCM Thematic Cluster Areas: 
Objective 16: Empower migrants and societies to realize full inclusion and social cohesion
Contributors: 
Member States
Chairmanship: 
Sweden 2013-2014
Geographical Relevance: 
National
Tags: 
Migration and Education, Capacity Building, Gender, Empowerment of Women and Girls
Summary: 

The Tech-girls and Tech-women program are designed to empower young girls and women from the Middle East to pursue careers in science and technology through mentorship and exchange programs. 

TechWomen aims to empower, connect and support the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by providing them access and opportunity to advance their careers, pursue their dreams, and become role models for women and girls in their communities. TechWomen supports the United States’ global commitment toward advancing the rights and participation of women and girls around the world by enabling them to reach their full potential in the tech industry.

Launched in 2011, TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and is managed by the Institute of International Education (IIE).

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GFMD Source: 

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 3 "Migration as an Enabler for Inclusive Social Development – Enhancing migrant empowerment and voluntary social and economic assets transfers"