Module 1

Irina_Mironova

Assignment 1 – SDG 5 in Focus: Gender Equality for Sustainable Development

In your own words (up to 150-180 words),
describe how SDG 5 (Gender Equality) connects with at least two other Sustainable Development Goals from the perspective of your local, national, or professional context.

OR

Provide an example of a real situation where achieving gender equality has influenced progress toward another SDG. Explain why interconnections between SDG 5 and other SDGs are important for sustainable development.
You may use additional sources; if so, include links.

Sonam Wangmo

Promoting gender equality in the use of ICT in education strongly supports SDG4(Quality Education) and SDG10(Reduced Inequalities). SDG4 emphasizes inclusive and equitable learning opportunities, and Bhutan's education policies highlights digital literacy as an essential skill for the 21st century learners. Ensuring that both girls and boys have equal excess to ICT facilities like, computers, internet, coding programme, digital learning program, helps bridge learning gaps, improves participations, and prepares all students for the future career. From the national perspective, Bhutan promotes ICT integration through Bhutan Education Blueprint and ICT master plans, which encourage schools to provide gender-friendly digital environment. In this way, equal ICT excess contributes to promoting SDG10 by reducing disparities between genders, rural and urban learners, and socio-economic groups. When girls in remote areas, gain the same digital opportunity as boys, it strengthen social inclusion, and supports Bhutan's broader national development goals of equity and empowerment. Thank you.