In the realm of cyberspace governance, there is an increasing recognition of the gender dimension of ICT threats and the digital gender divide. However, there is a notable absence of analyses that consider the specific gender-differentiated impacts and harms of cyber operations that have an international dimension. Moreover, there is a lack of concrete proposals on how to meaningfully integrate gender into the framework of responsible behavior and capacity-building mechanisms. These gaps significantly impede efforts to enhance cyber resilience and advance inclusive international peace and security in cyberspace.

This side event aims to address these shortcomings by identifying gender-based vulnerabilities and harms arising from cyberattacks, while also promoting gender-responsive approaches within the OEWG's work to strengthen capacities, insights, and recommendations in multilateral negotiations aimed at implementing the normative framework of responsible state behavior.

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