{"id":239460,"date":"2024-06-28T09:36:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T09:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/girlsinict-asiapacific.org\/thailand\/?p=239460"},"modified":"2024-08-13T03:23:03","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T03:23:03","slug":"final-session-of-girls-in-ict-day-thailand-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/girlsinict-asiapacific.org\/thailand\/final-session-of-girls-in-ict-day-thailand-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Session of Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||54px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Girls in ICT Day (GICT) provides an opportunity for girls and young women to see and learn more about the benefits of ICTs in enabling their career aspirations. To date, over 377,000 girls and young women have taken part in more than 11,400 celebrations of International Girls in ICT Day in 171 countries worldwide.\u00a0 Girls in ICT strives to equip\u00a0\u00a0 girls and young women [aged 12-24] with the necessary digital skills to pursue careers in the field of STEM, particularly ICTs. In 2024, the theme for GICT is \u201cLeadership\u201d, highlighting the importance of women role models in leadership positions, to inspire girls and young women as well as break down barriers that might hinder their professional growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The GICT Day Thailand celebration is organized by Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (Office of the NBTC), the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and ITU Asia and the Pacific Regional Office in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator&#8217;s Office in Thailand (UNRCO in Thailand), Ministry of Education,\u00a0 Office of the Basic Education Commission,\u00a0 Asia Pacific Telecommunity, United Nations International Children&#8217;s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), Cisco, Code.org, Huawei, ZTE, and SENKO, from April to August 2024 in conjunction with a series of training programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The Opening Ceremony was held in hybrid mode at Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), in Bangkok, Thailand\u00a0 on 25 April 2024.<\/p>\n<p>After organising three months of training programmes, the final session will conclude all activities and close the Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2024 celebration. The activities were organised under three different tracks: Leadership in digital transformation, digital skills empowerment, and experiential learning journey, with over 1000 students and teachers participating from 27 April to 6 August.<\/p>\n<p>The final session of Girls in ICT Day Thailand is co-organised by Office of the NBTC, MDES, ITU and hosted by the UN Resident Coordinator\u2019s Office in Thailand. The session will be\u00a0 held at the UNCC Bangkok, Thailand on 6 August 2024. As the last activity, it\u00a0 will close the 11 digital skills training programmes and activities that have been conducted these past three months.<\/p>\n<p>Girls and young women who participated in the Girls in ICT Day digital skills training programmes will share their experience,\u00a0 aspirations\u00a0 and achievements from\u00a0 attending the several sessions.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Event highlights&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3em||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text header_font_size__sticky_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; 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They will also share their aspirations in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ms Buranee Suwannachot, Teacher, Banraiwittaya School, Uthaithani province<\/li>\n<li>Ms Keetawan Chusuwan, Student, Watsamakee School (Recorded Video)<\/li>\n<li>Ms Ploynara Kalapakdee, Student, Banraiwittaya School<\/li>\n<li>Ms Nattanicha Dejsakulrit, Student, King\u2019s College International School Bangkok<\/li>\n<li>Mr Shanudom Impat, Student, King\u2019s College International School Bangkok<\/li>\n<li>Ms Kewalin Phimkhan, Student, Banraiwittaya School (Recorded Video)<\/li>\n<li>Mr Thanawin warnitcho, Student, Banraiwittaya School<\/li>\n<li>Ms Benyapa Santipitanon, Student, Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School<\/li>\n<li>Mr Theerat kitsing, Student, Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School<\/li>\n<li>Ms Prabhada Meerod, Teacher, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University<\/li>\n<li>Ms Teeranat Wichakan, Student, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University<\/li>\n<li>Ms Athitaya Wilailuck, Student, Mahavajiravudh School, Songkhla, Thailand (Recorded Video)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>(Each speaker to have 3 minutes max. focusing on the information required to be shared)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em||0.5em||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#d1dfe7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#D1DFE7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>11:45 &#8211; 12:00<\/h4>\n<h2>Session 2: Interactive activity: Quiz on \u201cGirls in ICT\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;3em&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>This interactive session is designed to engage students in a fun and educational quiz focused on &#8220;Girls in ICT.&#8221; Participants will test their knowledge about the contributions, challenges, and opportunities for girls and young women in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This session aims to raise awareness, inspire, and encourage students to pursue education and careers in the ICT sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilitator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ms Xinying Xu, Intern for E-Waste Project, ITU Regional Office for Asia-Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Photo session with the winners of the quiz<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em||0.5em||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#d1dfe7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#D1DFE7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>12:00 &#8211; 12:05<\/h4>\n<h2>Session 3: Showcase of achievements during Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2024<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;3em&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Video compilation of the students\u2019 participation in the Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2024 digital skills training programmes and series of events powered by Girls in ICT Day Thailand 2024 partners from 25 April to 6 August 2024.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1em||0.5em||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#d1dfe7&#8243; border_width_bottom=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#D1DFE7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>12:05-12:45<\/h4>\n<h2>Session 4: Empowering Girls in ICT: Moving Forward<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;3em&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ms Lena Ostlund, Project Officer, ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In preparation for the International Girls in ICT Day 2025, a consultation session will be conducted to develop the plan for the Girls in ICT Day Thailand next year. This session will invite girls, young women, and female students aged 12-24 who participated in the previous events and activities to actively contribute their suggestions in an interactive discussion.<\/p>\n<p>The objective of this session is to learn about the challenges and barriers faced by girls and young women in Thailand who wish to study and pursue careers in STEM and ICTs. Additionally, it aims to gather insights to organize future activities with partners that benefits them and target their needs. Through this consultation session, valuable inputs from girls and young women will be incorporated to shape the upcoming Girls in ICT Day Thailand programmes.<\/p>\n<p>The session will divide the 70 students in two groups, Group A and Group B. 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