New social media accounts for DiversIT Charter
The DiversIT Charter has a new home on LinkedIn – please make sure you have followed the new channel to stay up to date with the DiversIT Charter activities and content!
Informatics Association of Türkiye receives DiversIT Charter Gold Certificate
On 24 November 2022, the Informatics Association of Türkiye (IAT) received the Gold level certificate of DiversIT Charter. The Gold level certificate recognises the recipient as being a leader in achieving gender equality in IT professions. IAT had obtained the Bronze level certificate in November 2019. Now, after 3 years, they have recertified for Gold.
DiversIT Conference emphasises allyship for gender equality in tech
The 3rd annual DiversIT Charter event took place on 29 November 2022 online. This year, more than 70 participants gathered together to answer the question “Can we work together?” How can a multi-stakeholder approach help increase gender equality in tech?.
Gender gap identified in the metaverse economy
There is a discernible gender gap in the metaverse, similar to the gap that exists in Fortune 500 companies and start-ups, according to a recent study by McKinsey.
European Parliament adopts law on gender balance on corporate boards
The European Parliament has formally adopted the new EU law on gender balance on corporate boards, which means that companies by 2026 will need to have 40% of the underrepresented sex among non-executive directors or 33% among all directors.
Ský becomes national DiversIT ambassador in Iceland
The Icelandic Computer Society Ský, a member of CEPIS and a certified Gold Member of the DiversIT Charter, has recently been officially appointed the national DiversIT Charter ambassador in Iceland.
Follow and engage with DiversIT Charter
We have recently launched new social media activity supporting the members and friends of DiversIT Charter. Join the conversation on LinkedIn and Twitter and watch these spaces for tools, resources and community insight!
Commission publishes report on inclusive gender equality in R&I
The European Commission has published a report on approaches to inclusive gender equality in research and innovation (R&I). The aim of the report is to help to create knowledge and concrete evidence-based recommendations that can feed into development of inclusive gender equality plans and policies.
Women in tech in focus at the GI Annual Conference
The 52nd Annual conference of the German Informatics Society (GI) took place from 26 until 30 September 2022 in Hamburg, Germany. The role of women in IT was a topic of several events during the conference. A workshop organized by members of GI’s special interest group “Women in Informatics” with the title “More women in IT – How do we get there?” took place on 26 September 2022, a session on “More women in informatics!” on 28. September 2022.
Save the date: annual DiversIT conference 29 November 2022
The CEPIS DiversIT Charter team invites you to save the date for the annual conference dedicated to the topic of women in technology. This year’s event is entitled ““Can we work together?” – How can a multi-stakeholder approach help increase gender equality in tech?” and will take place online on Tuesday 29 November from 10:00 to 13:00 CET.
