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A European consortium released a new English-language analysis and policy recommendations that exposed how digital inequalities continued to shape women’s lives across Europe. Completed in late 2025, the publication examined who was left behind by digital transformation, where policy responses fell short, and why existing strategies repeatedly failed to address gendered risks online. The analysis was developed across Czechia, Spain, Italy, and Malta within a European project coordinated by Genderové informační centrum NORA, o.p.s. Researchers applied an intersectional framework to map digital access, skills, usage, employment, and innovation, revealing how unpaid care work, limited time for training, and exposure to online abuse systematically restricted women’s digital participation. Based on these findings, the consortium finalized targeted policy recommendations calling for concrete institutional action. “The data showed that digital exclusion was structural, not incidental,” the research team stated, pointing to the urgent need for investments in care infrastructure, gender-sensitive digital policies, and stronger responses to technology-facilitated gender-based violence. The publication marked a key step toward more inclusive digital policymaking in the EU and informed the project’s upcoming educational activities. For further information about the project visit: https://www.hypatia-project.eu/index.php?lang=EN

The Hypatia project, co-funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme, brings together four partners from Italy, Spain, Czech Republic, and Malta with the shared goal of addressing the digital gender gap. The project aims to support housewives by developing an innovative digital literacy and female empowerment curriculum. Hypatia focuses on equipping women with practical skills to safely and consciously navigate digital technologies, while also tackling the challenges of gender-based online violence. A key aspect of this initiative is the official launch of the Hypatia Open Educational Resources (OER) Platform, now live and available in five languages (EN, IT, ES, CZ, MT). The platform is entirely free and offers 24/7 open access to users across Europe and beyond. Key Features of the OER Platform: Through this platform, Hypatia reaffirms its commitment to fostering critical awareness of the digital impact on daily life, empowering women with strategies to counter online threats and transform the digital world into a tool for personal and professional growth. To learn more about the Hypatia project, visit the OER platform: www.hypatia-project.eu

On January 10, 2025, the consortium of the European project Hypatia held a virtual meeting to review the project’s progress and define each partner’s responsibilities. With the participation of four organizations from Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Malta, the meeting facilitated the coordination of efforts, strategic planning, and the establishment of key upcoming milestones. The Hypatia project aims to promote digital inclusion and gender equity in the technological field, addressing challenges related to access, digital literacy, and online security. To achieve this, the consortium is implementing strategic actions structured into different Work Packages: The consortium reaffirms its commitment to digital inclusion and educational innovation, promoting accessible tools and strategies to reduce the digital divide across Europe. With the joint efforts of its partners and a clear vision, the Hypatia project continues to advance towards fostering digital education and gender equity in Europe.