As part of the 16 Days of Activism, COL is hosting a timely discussion on how digital technologies shape the realities of women and girls online. From algorithmic bias to technology-facilitated abuse, emerging tools can both reinforce and reduce gender inequalities.
- Keynote Speaker: Dr. Leigh-Anne Perryman, Associate Director (Curriculum), Institute of
Educational Technology (IET)
- Moderator: Frances J Ferreira, Senior Adviser, Women and Girls
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025 7:00 AM PST Vancouver
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Register via Zoom: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-otRWk_7Qw2B1yE21pW-gg#/registration
Let’s work together to create safer, more inclusive digital spaces for all women and girls.
COL4D's Empowering Women & Girls Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada
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The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November–10 December) starts this week. At COL, we recognise the scale of this global challenge and the many individuals and organisations leading the way in advocating for safety, dignity, and justice for women and girls, including in digital spaces.
In our latest news article, we share our recent reflections on addressing gender-based digital violence through education and the role that safe, inclusive learning environments can play in meaningful change.
Read the article: www.col.org/news/col-advocates-for-ending-gender-based-digital-violence-through-education/
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Vice-President of COL, Anne-Marie Scott attended the ICDE World Conference in New Zealand, where global leaders, institutions, and policymakers gathered for four days of rich dialogue on the future of open, distance, and digital learning.
The conference featured dynamic sessions on policy, innovation, emerging technologies, and international collaboration. COL’s presence strengthened partnerships and added to vital conversations shaping the next phase of ODL around the world.COL’s Vice-President, Anne-Marie Scott, represented the organisation at the ICDE World Conference 2025 in New Zealand. The four-day conference brought together institutions, policymakers, and education leaders to discuss developments in open, distance, and digital learning, with sessions exploring policy, innovation, emerging technologies, and global collaboration. COL’s participation supported ongoing engagement with international partners and contributed to current conversations shaping the future of ODL worldwide.
Photo: Courtesy of the ICDE, International Council for Open and Distance Education Facebook page.
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