KOICA and UN Women Launch Gender-Responsive AI School in Pakistan
What happened
Korea International Cooperation Agency and UN Women launched the Gender-Responsive AI School initiative in Pakistan. This program is designed as a national platform to strengthen AI literacy and responsible AI leadership. The curriculum includes courses on AI Governance and Policy and technology-facilitated gender-based violence.
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Why it matters
The initiative addresses the gender gap in women's participation in AI research and leadership. By strengthening AI literacy and responsible AI leadership across Pakistan, it influences future policy and workforce skills in the technology sector.
UN Women received funding from KOICA to support women's development initiatives.
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Who's involved
- Korea International Cooperation AgencyLaunched the initiative and provides financial support to UN Women.
- UN WomenCollaborated on the launch and operates under the mandate of the United Nations.
- PakistanHosts the initiative, which is intended as a national platform.
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The entities involved
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Korea International Cooperation Agency
Korea International Cooperation Agency
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UN Women
United Nations Organization for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women