Victoria, Seychelles, March 21st, 2024, Chainwire
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, recently was selected as a delegate at the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s premier gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The event, started from March 11 to March 22, focused on the theme “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.”
Gracy Chen actively participated in sessions addressing crucial topics such as empowering youth and women for a sustainable future in the age of AI, technology, and social media. The sessions aimed to promote inclusivity across cultural, social, and economic aspects while leveraging technology and storytelling for global cooperation. The event emphasized dismantling racism, raising awareness through innovative tech-driven strategies, exploring cultural diversity, and highlighting the role of international cooperation in bridging communities.
In addition to Gracy Chen’s participation, CSW68 conference facilitated interactions with notable figures such as:
- H.E. Taha Ayhan, President of ICYF
- H.E. Meriem Chehih, President of Algerian Women Forum
- Mr. Faruk Diken, Manager, Women and Youth Empowerment Division, Islamic Development Bank
- H.E. Dr. Azza Karam, Coordinator of UN Global Interfaith Network on Development, Humanitarianism, and Peace and Security
- Dr. Sana Tayyan, Redlands University, Los Angeles
- Ms. Esme Longley, President of McGill Youth Advisory Delegation
- Mr. Nicole Cojuangco, The Urban Assembly Maker Academy, Brooklyn, New York, an expert in high-tech curriculums for inclusivity
- Mr. Enes Abdennebi, Computer Engineer, PhD ETSMTL, Canada, an AI and future technology specialist
CSW68 served as a platform for governments, civil society organizations, experts, and activists to come together and agree on actions and investments to end women’s poverty and advance gender equality. The conference highlighted the urgent need for accelerated progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective. Solutions discussed included investing in policies and programs that address gender inequalities, boosting women’s leadership, and closing gender gaps in employment.
Gracy Chen’s participation in CSW68 reflects Bitget’s vision of an equitable future driven by crypto revolution. “Attending the UN Women CSW68 conference has been a truly enlightening experience. Engaging with diverse perspectives and sharing insights on empowering women and youth for a sustainable future has reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing gender equality and inclusivity. I am inspired by the commitment of participants to drive positive change globally, and I look forward to applying the learnings from this event to further Bitget’s mission of fostering diversity and empowerment within the crypto community.” said Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget.
Chen further highlighted Bitget’s proactive approach: “As we realized the under-representation of women in our industry, we pledged $10 million over the next few years to host events worldwide under the Blockchain4Her program, including Incubation Programs and Pitch Competitions, Ambassador program and Women in Blockchain Awards to foster female entrepreneurship and recognizing women’s achievements in the blockchain and Web3 space.”
Event highlights
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, was selected as a delegate to participate in the UN Women’s CSW68 conference to share insight on gender equality and the empowerment of all women.
Gracy and panel participants at “Empowering Youth and Women for a Sustainable Future: Achieving SDGs and Fostering Inclusivity in the Age of AI, Technology, and Social Media” session.
(From left to right) Latiwa Amato(UN senior advisor, Founder of Latiwa Development Foundation, Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, Edidiong Idang(Nigeria), Social development specialist at ASR Africa and Melissa Stires, Head of Global Growth at Mission Impact Academy (MIA) shares insight to gender inequalities, boosting women’s leadership, and closing gender gaps in different aspect.
Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget actively participated in the panel discussion at UN Women’s CSW68.
About Bitget
Established in 2018, Bitget is the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL.
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