Women and girls are nearly 15 percent less likely to be online than men worldwide. But experts say this digital gender divide can be bridged through education, ensuring access and improving skills.

Chenai Chair, researcher and communications and evaluations manager at Research ICT Africa’s points at the session are captured in this article by UNHCR for Medium on the challenges and possible solutions women face in closing the digital divide and what solutions are required.

Read the full story or watch the panel discussion, “Advancing women’s rights in access to ICTs” on UN Web TV.