DIGI-EQUAL – Promote Equal Access to Employment in the Digital Sector for Women officially kicked off as a new Erasmus+ project bringing together partners committed to tackling gender inequality in digital careers. Coordinated by WIDE (Luxembourg), the project is implemented with IOVA (Türkiye), DIGITALSET (Ireland), and the Digital Leadership Institute (Belgium). DIGI-EQUAL focuses on women who have already completed—or are currently completing—digital training, supporting their transition into meaningful and sustainable employment in the digital sector.
At the heart of the project, DLI plays a leading role in advancing equality of opportunity and shaping solutions that respond to real barriers women face in the labour market. Current work includes identifying key digital competences, co-designing employability resources, and preparing pilot activities that will be tested with adult learners across partner countries. DLI also supports dissemination and communities of practice for adult educators, ensuring that project results reach beyond the partnership. As DIGI-EQUAL develops, the team is working towards a strong digital ecosystem that empowers women, challenges stereotypes, and demonstrates the added value of European cooperation.
Project Timeline at a Glance
- Jan–Mar 2024 – Project launch & coordination
- Apr–Oct 2024 – Barrier mapping & research
- Nov 2024–Jun 2025 – Skills & competence identification
- Jul 2025–Mar 2026 – Employability tools development
- Apr–Dec 2026 – Pilots & testing
- Jan–Dec 2027 – Platform, dissemination & legacy