{"id":859,"date":"2026-03-20T17:28:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/?page_id=859"},"modified":"2026-03-20T17:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:31:13","slug":"news_en_4-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/?page_id=859","title":{"rendered":"NEWS_EN_4.9"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"859\" class=\"elementor elementor-859\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be6271 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2be6271\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49edc7c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49edc7c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f6d3f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f6d3f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Empowering Girls in ICT \u2013 Event\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cb5941 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cb5941\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0aa319 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0aa319\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919b045 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"919b045\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c2676 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"35c2676\" 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data-id=\"2cd58ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Girls and young women\u00a0remain\u00a0significantly underrepresented in the world of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">pICTureURpath\u00a0\u2013 Fostering gender balance in pursuing ICT related studies and professions<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0project is on a mission to change that.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thursday, 25 September at 14:00 CET<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pictureurpath.eu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pICTureURpath<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0project will host the online event \u201c<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Empowering Girls in ICT<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d bringing together inspiring voices, thought-provoking discussions, and concrete ideas on how to break down barriers and\u00a0open up\u00a0opportunities for girls in ICT. The event\u2019s working language will be English and is open to educators, parents, policy makers, ICT professionals, youth organisations, and anyone passionate about gender equality and ICT \/ STEAM.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This online gathering will feature an engaging roundtable discussion with:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:8026746,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">June Lowery-Kingston<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Senior Expert on Women in Digital at the European Commission\u2019s Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content &amp; Technology (DG CNECT), Equality Coordinator (DG CNECT); Former Head of Unit, Accessibility, Multilingualism &amp; Safer Internet\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:8026746,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maria Stylianou<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 Head of\u00a0QBeat\u00a0Academy | Tech Leadership Coach &amp; Consultant\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Roboto\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551500&quot;:8026746,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Katherine Vergara<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 CS researcher and Founder of\u00a0Duolab, winner of the 2023 L\u2019Or\u00e9al Chile-UNESCO\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Women in Science<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0award\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Under the theme\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Breaking through the code: How can we empower more girls in\u00a0ICT?<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">, the speakers will explore the challenges that keep girls out of ICT, share successful interventions, and highlight the importance of visible role models. The discussion will aim to inspire action at every level, from classrooms to policy, ensuring that girls have equal access and encouragement to thrive in ICT.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">pICTureURpath<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0project, funded by Erasmus+ (Digital Education Call), runs for 36 months and started in April 2025. It brings together six partners from Cyprus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cing.ac.cy\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u2013 coordinator,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beaafoundation.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be an Ally Foundation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), Greece (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/challedu.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CHALLEDU<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/srv-dide-v.thess.sch.gr\/portal\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Directorate of Secondary Education of West Thessaloniki<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), the Netherlands (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rug.nl\/?lang=en\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">University of Groningen<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">), and Italy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/qualityculture.it\/en\/home-en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quality Culture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">). Its goal is to\u00a0identify\u00a0the key factors that influence girls\u2019 aspirations towards ICT careers, develop a pedagogical framework for teachers and educators, pilot interventions, and propose policy recommendations with high potential for impact.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Save the date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Thursday, 25 September 2025\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a014:00 CET\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Format:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Online\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Registration link:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/e2882f62-d2b9-4832-9bc4-72761c1b4b81@bc5602ad-dd08-4097-a44e-3f64cbd5123b\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/events.teams.microsoft.com\/event\/e2882f62-d2b9-4832-9bc4-72761c1b4b81@bc5602ad-dd08-4097-a44e-3f64cbd5123b<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follow the project on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pictureurpatheu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Instagram (@pictureurpatheu), and LinkedIn (pICTureURpath\u00a0EU project) or visit the project website at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pictureurpath.eu\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.pictureurpath.eu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to stay updated!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:460}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Empowering Girls in ICT \u2013 Event\u00a0\u00a0 Girls and young women\u00a0remain\u00a0significantly underrepresented in the world of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).\u00a0pICTureURpath\u00a0\u2013 Fostering gender balance in pursuing ICT related studies and professions\u00a0project is on a mission to change that.\u00a0\u00a0 On\u00a0Thursday, 25 September at 14:00 CET, the\u00a0pICTureURpath\u00a0project will host the online event \u201cFrom Barriers&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/?page_id=859\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">NEWS_EN_4.9<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/template-pagebuilder-full-width.php","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-859","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/859","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=859"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/859\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":863,"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/859\/revisions\/863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pictureurpath.eu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=859"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}