The Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by His Eminence Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, affirmed that empowering girls in information and communications technology (ICT) is a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and building more balanced and equitable societies, stressing the importance of providing girls with equal access to education and training in modern technological fields.
In a statement issued on the occasion of International Girls in ICT Day, the Muslim Council of Elders said that investing in girls’ capabilities and expanding their participation in the technology sector helps unlock promising creative potential and strengthens their role in driving digital transformation and shaping the future, thereby advancing innovation and helping address rapidly evolving global challenges.
The statement noted that empowering girls in this field extends beyond technical skills alone to include fostering self-confidence and strengthening women’s presence in positions of influence and decision-making. It emphasized that achieving equality in educational and professional opportunities is a shared responsibility that requires coordinated international, institutional, and societal efforts.
The Muslim Council of Elders called for the launch of quality initiatives and specialized training programs aimed at equipping girls with skills in technology and artificial intelligence, while also creating supportive and innovation-friendly environments that enable girls to play an active role in building a knowledge-based economy driven by innovation and contributing to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
The Muslim Council of Elders places great importance on raising awareness about the need to support and empower girls in the fields of science and technology, based on its belief that such empowerment represents a strategic investment in the future of humanity and reflects a moral and humanitarian commitment to building a more just and inclusive world founded on the values of cooperation, innovation, and peace.