
Supporting people with the digitalisation process in order to narrow down the digital divide
Internet access is not enough in our digital society. There are other barriers that can hinder people's ability to exercise their rights and take advantage of opportunities. Digital divides and how to overcome it in 'Barcelona Metropolis'.

Over 3,400 women take part in activities to promote tech equity
Feminism and women. The programme was started in 2021 to reduce the digital gender divide in the city.

Technovation Girls expands to 8 to 12 year age range
Women and technology. The international competition on technology and entrepreneurship aimed at girls and young women is launching the 'beginner team' category this season.

Rollout of the GETHub network to move towards gender equity in tech companies
Gender equity. The goal is to bring together companies committed to gender equity in the tech sphere.

First prototype education platform in the city to use auditable open-source software
Digital rights. The DD platform is part of the democratic digitalisation plan for education, promoted by Xnet.

The winners of the BCN Fem Tech prize for gender equality in the ICT Sector
Awards. We have the verdict of the jury of the first BCN Fem Tech prize

Eleven projects to ensure a fair and inclusive digital transition and improve urban sustainability
Digital rights. One of the projects seeks to transform plastic collected along our coast and waste from non-managed nautical and maritime activity.

“Decidim is becoming established as a digital standard for citizen participation”
Decidim. Carolina Romero is the president of the Decidim Association. She explains the difference between the Decidim platform, the Decidim Association and DecidimBCN. We discuss how the operation and service of each body works.
Decidim Fest 2021: First confirmed speakers!
First names of the participants of Decidim Fest 2021, Democracy, Technology and Global Justice

New repository for citizens’ digital rights initiatives
Forty-six citizens’ digital rights initiatives set out in a new repository.