The WSIS Gender Caucus on December 9, 2003 provided an opportunity for gender advocates and decision makers in Africa to present their perspectives on priority issues and recommendations for action. “Africa is seen by many as a continent besieged by conflict. These conflicts have hindered Africa’s road map to economic and social development. They have exacerbated levels of poverty, illiteracy, corruption, famine, diseases and debts. There is an urgent need to empower women to participate...

Being aware of the dangers and opportunities present in the use of information technology, indigenous womentalked to during my survey affirm the following:That information should be made available to them in their own languages and must consider the context andcosmovision of the indigenous peoples. They added that information should not be used to undermine the cultures, identity and rights of indigenous peoples.Information and information technology should not be used to commercialise their...