ITU's "Network of Women" (NoW) communities increase the visibility and representation of women in ITU's work and decision-making by providing a supportive environment for women delegates. NoW provides a platform for communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing among​ women delegates from the Radiocommunication, Standardization, and Development sectors, and promotes their active involvement and recognition in the ITU and the ICT sector. Each sector has its own chapter and there is an overarching coordination to ensure cross-sectoral synergies.

The Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in ICT​​ was held in Geneva in May 2024 ​alongside the WSIS+20. This event spotlighted women leaders' significant engagement and efforts in closing the gender digital divide, increasing the participation of women in the digital domain, and advocating for more inclusive digital policies.

International Girls in ICT is an ITU initiative to empower and encourage girls and young women to consider ICT studies and careers. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every April, the event provides opportunities for girls and young women worldwide to experience ICTs and become inspired by technology. Learn more​.​​​

The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, established in 2010 by ITU, UNESCO, and led by H.E. President Paul Kagame and Mr Carlos Slim Helú, brings broadband affordability, access, and use to the forefront of the global policy agenda. The Commission is guided by its 2025 Broadband Advocacy Targets, the 7th of which aims for gender equality across all targets. Its Working Group on the Digital Gender Divide, led by GSMA and UNESCO between 2016-2018, provided recommendations to bridge the gender digital gap, reported on progress, and catalyzed initiatives like EQUALS Global Partnerships. The Commission is committed to gender-focused initiatives and tracks progress toward achieving Gender Equality Target through its annual State of Broadband Report.​ ​Learn more.​