Ten years ago today we began celebrating International Girls In ICT Day. While we've come a long way, we still have work to do to bridge the digital divide.

More #GirlsinICT means more #WomenInTech.

A few @dfat women tell us why girls’ participation matters [a thread]

As a member of the @INTGenderChamps, I am also a champion of #GirlsInICT.

I believe empowering the next generation of women leaders in tech is key, and Australia’s programs for girls and young women do just that.

Australia’s Expert to the UN on Cyber, @_JohannaWeaver, understands the power that lies in the hands of those who develop technology.

More #GirlsInICT will help ensure future technology reflects the diverse world we live in.

Leading our Disarmament, Cyber & Critical Tech team in Geneva is programmer turned lawyer and diplomat, Ruth Hill.

Knowing the critical work that lies at the intersection of tech, law & diplomacy, she stresses the importance of gender equality in multilateral fora. #GirlsInICT

Lisa Gittos, our first dedicated cyber and digital affairs diplomat in Geneva, understands #GirlsInICT today will pioneer the technology & ICT policies of tomorrow.

She is committed to ensuring that the voices of women & girls are central to the ICT policy making process.

Working on cyber for Australia changed Thuy Nguyen’s career trajectory, our Mission’s Advisor on disarmament, cyber and critical technology.

Forging a path for future #GirlsInICT turned #WomenInTech is a priority of great personal significance.

#ICYMI Australia recently launched its International Cyber and Critical Technology Engagement Strategy.

All stakeholders should be included and empowered to maximise #cyberspace & critical #tech's benefits, including #GirlsInICT.

http://internationalcybertech.gov.au