Our studies have shown in various contexts and countries the distinct uses and applications of technology employed by women for personal empowerment. In particular, TASCHA research has recognized the use of technology to advance employability and personal autonomy. The ongoing project …
Today, March 8, 2013, is International Women's Day. Access to technology can empower women and girls of all ages, giving them the access and skills to participate in today's digital and information society. We're celebrating this day by showcasing some of the research we've done about women and …
Immigrant women are critical development actors. They know best. They apply their own individual and community assets to improve their lives. NGOs that provide computer training and other services further enable them to bring these capacities to bear. Donors and policymakers assist by …
The Technology & Social Change Group kicks off the European Union's e-Skills week with the launch of a new report: Immigrant women, e-skills & employability in Europe: The case of Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain. This study examines how improving digital competences …
Immigrant women, e-skills, and employability in Europe project researchers will be gathering in Barcelona from July 6–9, 2009, to refine the study's conceptual framework, discuss preliminary findings, review field notes, map the main factors that contribute to or limit the …