Video summary
Edna Soomre, representing SPIDER, emphasizes that the digital future offers a unique opportunity for women leaders to create space without apology, encouraging them to take up their roles confidently while simultaneously mentoring young women to follow in their footsteps. She highlights the power of mutual inspiration drawn from shared stories and stresses that diversity should be embraced as a valuable asset rather than a hurdle. Her message is clear: women must claim their place in leadership and actively foster an environment where the next generation can thrive, ensuring that the digital landscape remains inclusive and equitable for all.
Soomre extends her call to action to governments, private sector actors, and any stakeholders interested in building a better digital future, urging them to invest in this network of women ministers and leaders. She believes that such investment is crucial for realizing the full potential of digital transformation, arguing that inclusive digitalization is not just an option but the only viable path forward. By supporting this initiative, these key players can help bridge gaps and ensure that the benefits of technology are distributed fairly across society, ultimately driving meaningful progress in the global community.
The interview also captures the profound impact of being surrounded by influential figures, such as the Minister from Namibia, regulatory authorities, and UN leaders like Doreen. Soomre notes that witnessing women in high-level positions provides a powerful sense of inspiration and reinforces the critical value of representation. Seeing these role models succeed demonstrates that leadership is attainable for women everywhere, which fuels her determination to promote and enable other young women to enter these spaces. This collective strength and visibility serve as a beacon for future leaders, proving that diverse voices are essential for shaping a resilient and forward-thinking digital world.
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Hi, it's been a wonderful morning here
at the network of women ministers and
leaders. And what I take away
is that the digital future
allows
allies of women leaders to create space,
but also that we women do not apologize
for our leadership. That we take space
and we create space for young leaders,
young women to come.
And that we are also inspired by each
other's stories. That we really embrace
difference and see that as an asset.
I hope that I will be part of making
this network a successful one.
And I really encourage governments,
private sector actors, anybody that is
interested in a better and more
inclusive and equitable digital future
to invest in this network.
At Spider, where I work, inclusive
digitalization is the only way we can
really realize the dream of digital
transformation. And being part of this
network, I take it upon myself to
promote and enable other young women to
come and lead in these spaces.
Sitting next to leaders um such as
minister from Namibia,
um as well as their regulatory
authority. Meeting women leading here in
the UN like Doreen of course.
It gives us an inspiration and sees
that we see the value of representation.
And I hope that this network grows from
strength to strength. Thank you.