Maja Fjæstad, future Secretary of State, leading a feminist delegation in a global cyber conference in The Hague today.
You contribute with a feminist perspective on a cyber conference Delegates from across the world in The Hague. Why is it needed?
– the Swedish Government runs a feminist politics, and the internet is an important part. To access the Internet contributes to strengthening women.
– It could be the key to freedom of expression and education. Two-thirds of the world’s illiterates are women, and education on the Internet could be a great tool. But there are problems too.
What are the problems out?
– women’s rights organizations and human rights organizations face more and more resistance on the internet. An example is the Latin American abortion clinics that are exposed to cyber attacks.
– In parts of the world, women are very vulnerable and do not have access to public space. Technology is about power, and the flow of information on the Internet reflects male dominance in society.
Who feminist internet problems do you see in Sweden?
– Women are still heavily underrepresented in the industry. When I studied Engineering Physics at KTH 20 years ago, it was one-fifth of women. It was considered much and you thought that “now comes loose it”. But then nothing happened and the proportion is as low today.
What is your response to these questions from other countries’ delegates?
– I have not kept my speech yet. But I think there is a lot of interest, although all countries surely will not agree.
Despite being a cyber conference as meet delegates from all over the world in the Hague IRL In Real Life ?
– Yes, but it’s a pretty interactive conference with support from apps.
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