2018 INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM
BEST PRACTICE FORUM
GENDER AND ACCESS
- Virtual Meeting II, 16 July 2018, 13:00 p.m. UTC -
SUMMARY REPORT
1. The second meeting of the BPF Gender took place on 16 July 2018, 13:00 p.m. UTC, and was moderated by Agustina Callegari.
2. The agenda (see Annex A1) for the meeting was focused on planning and outreach activities.
3. Each participant was again given the opportunity to introduce him- and herself, along with
his or her interest in the BPF’s work. The list of meeting participants is attached as Annex A2 to this Report.
Summary of raised key points
4. Update on Last MAG meeting
Renata Aquino Ribeiro (MAG member and BPF Gender co-facilitator) gave an update on the second Open Consultations and MAG meeting that took place 11-13 July 2018, in Geneva.
It was mentioned that the MAG reviewed the workshops and, while the final list of WS approved is not ready yet, the theme of gender equality doesn’t appear between the top-rated WS.
In this context, the importance of the BPF Gender session was highlighted and also that the BPF can collaborate in different ways (statements, speakers, etc.) with WS organizers to integrate gender within other IG topics.
It was also said that the Paris Peace Forum will take place in Paris at the same time that the IGF 2018 (11-13 November) and that the application to present projects is now open: https://parispeaceforum.org/
5. 2018 work
The group reviewed the 2018 proposal. Non-binary identities and transgender were mentioned again as communities that the group is interested in focus the work. Also, women refugees were suggested as another group in which the BPF could focus this year.
For the second point of the proposal (looking at alternative ways of connectivity and how they are impacting on women), as the scope is large, it was proposed to focus on no more than three technologies. Community Networks was mentioned as an option as there is information available (APC, for example, is conducting a study).
As the consultant was appointed this week, the co-facilitators will work with her before the next meeting to analyze how to move forward in terms of methodology and timeline.
6. NRIs Engagement
The importance of doing outreach for the BPF was also highlighted. As it was done in the previous years, BPF members are encouraged to share the work that the BPF is doing at the NRIs.
It was also mentioned that the SIG Women is organizing the 2nd LACIGF Fem during LACIGF (1st of August, 8-9am -local time- in Buenos Aires), which is a good opportunity to promote the BPF. Those planning to attend LACIGF, please share it here (mailing list) so we can coordinate.
7. EQUALS Awards Application
During the call, it was discussed the possibility to apply for the EQUALS in Tech Awards. As there were some questions as regards the scope of the awards and the type of initiatives that can apply, it was mentioned that this year, the Awards have a research category, which is focused on recognizing studies that are helping to expand digital gender divide knowledge. With this information, the group decided to apply if the IGF Secretariat supports the idea. The draft will be circulating here once/if we have the Secretariat confirmation. (Deadline is Friday 20, so we are tight)
8. AOB - blog
As discussed during the 1st call, the group is planning to write some short articles about the work done by the BPF in previous years. Bruna and Debora volunteered to write the first blog. The group is also discussing where to publish it.
9. Next meeting
The BPF Gender will have its third call the week of July 30 – August 2
Please complete the Doodle pool by Wednesday, July 25. Link to the Doodle Pool:
https://doodle.com/poll/xmwpm255eqqbpbwx
Annex A1
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and presentation
2. Update on last MAG meeting
3. 2018 work: proposal and timeline
4. NRIs engagement
5. EQUALS Awards application
6. AOB
7. Next meeting
Annex A2
List of participants
1. Alejandra Errasmure
2. Amrita Choudhury
3. Aida Mahmutovic
4. Agustina Callegari
5. Bruna Martins dos Santos
6. Eleonora Mazzucchi
7. Jeannete Torrez
8. Renata Aquino Ribeiro
9. Sarah Kiden
10. Smita
11. Paula Real