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Cultivating Violence Through Technology? Exploring the Connections between Internet Communication Technologies (ICT) and Violence Against Women (VAW)

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 10,218 views

This paper explores the connection between new information communication technologies (ICTs) and violence against women (VAW). From the perspective of representation and rapid dissemination of information and communication enabled through ICTs, the paper looks at domestic violence in the homes, sexual violence and women in conflict affected areas. It presents case studies, strategies and…

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Women Empowerment Through Information Technology

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 2,802 views
This book attempts to demonstrate that ICT technologies are powerful tools for women to use to overcome discrimination, to achieve full equality and well-being, and to participate in decisions that impact the quality of their lives and the future of their communities. It is written for policy makers and development leaders to use as a reference tool to help to help mainstream gender issues in…

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Gender and Information Communication Technology: Towards an Analytical Framework

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 4,759 views
This paper presents a range of perspectives on gender and information and communication technology (ICT) drawn from a review of the literature

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The Internet as an Organizing Tool

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 4,561 views
The module explores the power of the Internet as an organizing tool to combat violence against women.

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The International Sex Trade and the Internet: Partners in Crime

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 4,569 views
The module explores the symbiotic relationship between the Internet and the international sex industry, the laws and regulations relating to it, and the ways how groups and communities have been using technology to combat trafficking and explore options for and objections to regulating the Web's content.

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Building Gender Considerations Into ICT Evaluation Work

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:32 | 3,487 views
This paper introduces shares some experiences and lessons learned applying the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Audit Framework, an evaluation tool to learn more about the role and impact of ICTs on development projects.

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Changing Practice: How Domestic Violence Advocates Use Internet and Wireless Communication Technologies

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:26 | 3,330 views
The research report describes how and why two Midwestern domestic violence organizations in the US use Internet and wireless communication technologies. Major findings of the study reveal a need for more awareness and technical assistance regarding safe and ethical Internet and wireless communication service delivery.

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Looking behind the internet: Empowering Women for Public Policy Advocacy in Central America

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:26 | 4,384 views
This research differentiates itself because it focuses on women and policy rather than ICTs. Thus this research is about women's needs and concerns in the real (offline) world and how public information and ICTs can contribute to solutions rather than issues such as women having internet access, or studies regarding their activities on the web.

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Domestic Violence Organizations Online : Risks, Ethical Dilemmas, and Liability Issues

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:26 | 3,274 views
The paper outlines the risk and liability issues related to use of the Internet and suggests risk-management guidelines to protect organizations from liability.

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Missing: Information About Women’s Lives

Posted Tue 1 Jun 2010 - 23:26 | 3,683 views
The paper highlights four key areas that affect women and girls where priorities have changed, funding has been cut, research findings distorted, important social differences masked, and critical committees and programs dismantled.