The internet and new technologies have taken a central place in our everyday lives, which is why it was necessary to promote the use and access to this digital environment for all citizens. The European Union and various administrations of member countries have promoted the use of ICT by youth as a means to facilitate their inclusion in the labor market and participation in politics. The main objective of our project was to support and promote the use of ICT from a gender perspective. Therefore, we presented a project based on three specific objectives:Specific Objective 1: Improving the quality of services related to support for immigrant adolescents by partner organizations of the project. This was achieved through the exchange of best practices on overcoming gender differences in the use of digital technologies and access to the internet.Specific Objective 2: Enhancing skills related to the use of digital technologies from a gender perspective for 20 youth workers.Specific Objective 3: Promoting the implementation of these best practices by creating a European-level network. A very important tool in achieving this goal was developed.
In the "INNOVATION AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG IMMIGRANT WOMEN" (INLIKE) project, we identified a range of specific needs and formulated the project's objectives in line with these, to support social inclusion and gender equality through the use of information and communication technology (ICT). The needs are: 1. Improving access to technology for young immigrant women, recognizing that this demographic can face significant barriers in accessing ICT, which are essential for their full participation in modern society; 2. Developing digital skills and strengthening the autonomy of young immigrant women through educational and training programs, aimed at facilitating their professional and personal integration in host countries. 3. Increasing awareness and sensitivity regarding specific gender issues faced by young immigrant women in the use of ICT, including discrimination and lack of representation; 4. Encouraging the participation and involvement of young immigrant women in the development of technological and innovative solutions, thus promoting gender equality in technological fields and in STEM sectors (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).