Session
Organizer 1: Kadu Dr Bhavana T., MIT ADT University Pune Maharashtra
Organizer 2: Radhika Gupta, Podar International School
Speaker 1: Monojit Das, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Gabriel Karsan, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 3: Samaila Atsen Bako, Civil Society, African Group
Kadu Dr Bhavana T., Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Kadu Dr Bhavana T., Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Radhika Gupta, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The format is ideal for the following reasons:
- Open Dialogue: This arrangement fosters an inclusive environment for open dialogue, allowing participants to share insights and experiences freely essential for discussing such issues.
- Collaborative Approach: The roundtable format encourages collaboration among stakeholders from various backgrounds, such as policymakers, educators, digital rights advocates, and technology professionals allowing easy interaction and collective problem-solving.
- Exploring Diverse Perspectives: The roundtable layout supports diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to contribute, remains important when addressing complex issues like gender-based cybercrimes.
- Focused Interaction: The 60-minute duration provides ample time for in-depth discussion without being overwhelming, balancing structured dialogue with spontaneous exchanges, creating a platform for actionable strategies and collaborative networks.
The roundtable format, with its interactive and collaborative nature, aligns with the session's goal of exploring effective solutions and fostering networks to enhance women's safety in India's growing digital realm.
1.How can national legal frameworks in India be strengthened to effectively combat cybercrimes targeting women and ensure their safety in the digital space?
2.What role should national agencies, technology companies, and NGOs play in addressing online harassment, cyberbullying, and exploitation to foster a safer digital environment for women and girls?
3.How can digital literacy programs be designed and implemented to empower women and girls, promoting inclusion and a culture of respect in the digital age?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants who attend our session will gain valuable insights into the current landscape of cybercrimes affecting women in India and the strategies to combat these threats. They will learn about successful collaborations among Indian agencies, NGOs, technology companies, and civil society that have effectively addressed cyberbullying, online harassment, and exploitation.
Attendees will explore practical tools and approaches for enhancing women's safety in the digital age, including digital literacy programs, community-driven initiatives, and legal enforcement mechanisms. They will also gain an understanding of how education and public awareness can play a significant role in empowering women and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion in online spaces.
Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions, share their experiences, and collaborate on innovative solutions to create a safer and more inclusive digital environment for women and girls in India.
Description:
As India embraces technology through its "Digital India" initiative, there has been a concerning rise in cybercrimes targeting women and girls. This session focuses on innovative approaches to combat these threats and promote a safer digital environment for women, with a specific emphasis on the role of Indian agencies in providing support and enforcing safety. Our panel of experts will discuss best practices and successful collaborations involving various Indian governmental bodies, law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and technology companies.
The proposed session will focus on the following key topics:
1. Combating Cybercrimes Against Women with Indian Agencies:
This section examines practical strategies to tackle the most significant online challenges faced by women in India. We will discuss how Indian agencies, such as the National Commission for Women (NCW) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), and where are the challenges.
2. Promoting Women's Digital Safety and Empowerment:
This segment explores how Indian initiatives are using digital literacy and education to empower women in the online space. We will highlight community-driven programs and initiatives led by Indian agencies to raise awareness, reduce risks, and promote a culture of respect and inclusion in the digital realm.
3. Collaborative Efforts for a Safer Digital Environment:
Our panel will share case studies demonstrating successful collaborations among Indian agencies, NGOs, tech companies, and civil society and how it can be developed further towards creating a safer and more inclusive digital environment for women in India.
Our approach showcases concrete impacts and results from various programs and policies implemented in India to effectively reduce cybercrimes against women. This session is designed for a diverse audience, including policymakers, educators, digital rights advocates aiming to bring a positive change and contribute to a more secure and inclusive digital future for women in India and worldwide.
The session aims to achieve the following outcomes:
1.Increased Awareness: Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing women and girls in India's digital environment and how it is being countered.
2. Actionable Strategies: Attendees will gain practical tools and strategies to promote digital safety for women, focusing on collaborative approaches among Indian agencies, NGOs, tech companies, and civil society , involving enhanced legal enforcement, digital literacy programs, and community-driven initiatives.
3. Collaborative Networks: The session will foster connections among participants from diverse backgrounds, encouraging ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing to address cybercrimes and promote a safer online environment for women.
Specific Outputs:
- A session summary capturing key insights and strategies discussed, distributed to participants and relevant stakeholders.
- Proposed framework for cross-sector collaboration in India to address cybercrimes targeting women, potentially leading to follow-up events or initiatives as these crimes are also transnational in nature.
Hybrid Format: To ensure seamless interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we will use a multi-faceted approach:
- Dedicated Hybrid Moderator: A moderator will be physically present onsite to manage the session and coordinate with online participants. An additional online co-moderator will oversee virtual participation, ensuring online voices are heard.
-Real-Time Engagement Tools: We will use live chat and Q&A features in Zoom to facilitate real-time interaction. Participants, both onsite and online, can submit questions, which the moderators will relay to the speakers, fostering an inclusive discussion.
-Interactive Polling and Surveys: We will integrate free interactive tools to engage participants in real time, allowing them to share opinions and answer questions, promoting a sense of participation.
Designing for a Hybrid Experience:
To provide the best possible experience for all participants, we will implement the following strategies:
-Balanced Speaker Lineup: This balance ensures that both onsite and online perspectives are represented.