Women’s Day: EC introduces Tech to enhance equality in elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has introduced and will implement innovative and reliable technology to enhance and promote equal participation of both men and women in elections.

A statement, signed by Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the EC, said it had acknowledged the digital gender gap and its dire effect on social and economic progress, hence the initiative.

The EC stated this in commemoration of the International Women’s Day celebration with the United Nations and its partners on the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”.

The Commission said it remained committed to safeguarding full participation of women and other vulnerable groups at every level of the electoral process.

“From registration through to elections, the Commission will continue to ensure that our electoral activities are inclusive, equitable and accessible to all,” it stated.

The UN indicated that this year’s celebration was to recognise and celebrate women and girls championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education.

“The observance will explore the impact of the digital gender gap on widening economic and social inequalities, and it will also spotlight the importance of protecting the rights of women and girls in digital spaces and addressing online and ICT – facilitated gender-based violence,” it said.

International Women’s Day is a global annual celebration of social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

It is also to raise awareness about gender disparities and discrimination, as well as promote global support for women.

Source: Ghana News Agency