On November 4th, during the Internet Governance Forum 2020, UN Women, The World Wide Web Foundation , and IT for Change co-organized a round table discussion with tech companies and civil society organizations. It provided a space for dialogue for shared reflection between tech companies and civil society organizations on creating a multi-stakeholder strategy to… Read More
EU Code Week 2020: Online Event for Teachers, 23 October 2020
Introduction to Python for Teachers Teach Your Students Programming in Python and about Women in STEM Event date: 23 October 2020 Time: 12:00-12:30 (CEST) Format: Via Zoom video conference Languages: In English Open to: Primary and secondary teachers of any subject To Register: Visit the link, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-python-for-teachers-tickets-125703888715. You will need to use or make your… Read More
CodeWeek 2020 Switzerland
EU Code Week is taking place from 10-25 October 2020. EU Code Week helps to bring coding to everyone in a fun, easy way. People organize and share coding events that anyone can do, in Europe or anywhere. It’s for everyone! People of all ages and levels can participate, and there are easy and fun… Read More
RightsTech Women Activity Report 2019
RightsTech Women had an amazing year in 2019. With partners, RTW trained more than 400 girls on robotics, programming and human rights in Geneva, Switzerland. RTW built new and fruitful partnerships, collaborating with the City of Geneva, CERN and more. RTW celebrated its second year anniversary (c’est déjà quelque chose!). (That’s already something!) The team… Read More
Happy Girls in ICT Day 2020! 23 April 2020
Happy Girls in ICT Day 2020! Most people are staying safe at home now and we hope you are too. Still, it’s Girls in ICT Day 2020 on 23 April 2020! (‘ICT’ stands for ‘information communication and technology’.) This year’s CERN Globe event was cancelled, like most other things Unfortunately, CERN, CERN Micro Club, RightsTech… Read More
Fair pay now! #2019grevedesfemmes
On 14 June 2019, thousands of women are gathering in Geneva to march for equal pay. Today women from all over the world are generally paid less than men, with considerable differences between countries. How does the situation in Switzerland look like? Read More
World Science Day for Peace and Development
World Science Day for Peace and Development, celebrated every 10 November, highlights the important role of science in society and also underlines the relevance of science in our daily lives. Read More
Robotics and programming for Girls: Get involved!
CERN Micro Club and RightsTech Women are organizing a free, educational event in Geneva, “Robotics for girls”. We are looking for volunteer coaches who speak both English and French and are willing to transmit basic notions of programming to girls aged between 10 and 18-year-old.
The idea is to familiarize girls with basic programming concepts and human-machine interactions through the use of the educational robots “Poppy Ergo Jr”. Programming an object (such as a robot) is interesting as it gives immediate physical feedback and allows to learn quickly. We believe that early exposure and familiarity in a dedicated environment is key to demystifying technology. During the workshop, participants will also learn about the human right to education, including science education, in a child-friendly format. Read More
Volunteers needed!
RightsTech Women is currently looking for volunteers in the areas of research, marketing, fundraising, basic office administration and… baking. We offer to gain solid work experience under supervision, for a cause to advance the human rights of women and girls in the STEM fields. Check our page with volunteer opportunities in Geneva to read about open… Read More
