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several
mobile justification
applicationsfor
developed
by
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sentences
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NGOs
and telecom
that
maternal and
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reproductive health information. However, localization of
these applications to ethnic languages is almost non-existent.
Availability of local language content is important since
the majority of marginalized populations are from ethnic
states and regions. Access to relevant online content and
services can bring socio-economics benefit for the women
living in those areas.
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3
There are
mechanisms
or guidelines
for law
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sentences
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enforcement
agencies
or the judiciary
respond to cases
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where ICTs are used to commit gender based violence.
In terms of privacy issues, the Law Protecting the Privacy
and Security of Citizens exists, but it is not comprehensive
enough to tackle digital data privacy. The Protection of
Violence Against Women law (PoVAW) is still in the draft
stage and should include guidelines to address online GBV.
CLOSING THE GENDER GAP: A 5 POINT ACTION PLAN
1
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UPPERCASE
GENDER INTO
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FOR FIRST
POLICIES.
SENTENCE
The government
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EACH
take gender
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into consideration
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whenever
developing
reviewing
legislations
and policies
Myanmar,
such as the National
master
2-3 sentences
for or
each
point internet-related
of approximately
30 words.
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2-3 sentences
for eachICTpoint
of
plan and e-government
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plan etc.
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relevant
stakeholders and
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30 words.
Please
addGovernment
2-3 sentences
forwork
eachwith
point
of approximately
30 conduct
words. meaningful
public consultation sessions in developing these gender-responsive policies.
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2
S
YSTEMATIC
COLLECTION
PUBLISHING
OF GENDER-DISAGGREGATED
ICTpoint
DATA.
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sentences for
each point of AND
approximately
30 words.
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of
Having gender disaggregated data is crucial for long term monitoring and evaluation of digital gender divide. As a
approximately 30 words. Please add 2-3 sentences for each point of approximately 30 words.
first step, the Telecoms regulatory body should initiate collecting and publishing gender disaggregated ICT user data.
Additionally, the Central Statistical Organization (CSO) should include a gender component in collecting and publishing
3 BOLD
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National Population Census in the future.
2-3 sentences for each point of approximately 30 words. Please add 2-3 sentences for each point of
words. Please
add 2-3LITERACY
sentences for
each point ofGovernment
approximately
30 words.
3 approximately
IMPLEMENT30
INCLUSIVE
DIGITAL
PROGRAMS.
and relevant
Ministries should
initiate nationwide digital literacy programs which are inclusive across genders, language and ethnic groups, and people
4 BOLD
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with disabilities.
2-3 sentences for each point of approximately 30 words. Please add 2-3 sentences for each point of
4 approximately
INCREASE ACCESS
access,
policies such as30
Universal
30 words.AND
PleaseAFFORDABILITY.
add 2-3 sentences To
forincrease
each point
of approximately
words.Service Fund
should be leveraged to implement infrastructure and programs to promote more accessibility for citizens, particularly
5 BOLD
those at the
bottom of the pyramid.
UPPERCASE
FONT FOR FIRST SENTENCE OF EACH POINT. Please add
2-3 sentences for each point of approximately 30 words. Please add 2-3 sentences for each point of
5 END GENDER BASED VIOLENCE ONLINE. Develop a comprehensive legal framework that can protect
approximately 30 words. Please add 2-3 sentences for each point of approximately 30 words.
women’s rights and safety online. This should be incorporated in the Protection of Violence Against Women law (PoVAW)
that is still in the draft stage and yet to be enacted.