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Women in Digital (WID), a platform dedicated for women entrepreneurs, organised a special session on cyber security and cyber related crimes on Saturday in the capital. Acknowledging the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the cyber world, Women in Digital hosted the workshop at its Mohammadpur office.
Achia Nila, the founder of the Women in Digital, emphasizes the prevalence of cyber crimes and bullying, not only within their community but across the country. Nila stresses the importance of raising awareness to ensure everyone's safety and highlights the need for cyber awareness initiatives, especially for women entrepreneurs.
In 2021, Women in Digital declared September as Women Cyber Security Awareness Month, conducting various programs nationwide to train women in different aspects of cyber security. Throughout the year, they organized workshops and programs, extending their initiatives into 2022 and 2023.
The organization focuses on enhancing women's economic empowerment through technology, initiating various projects since 2013. Women in Digital has been actively involved in providing technology-related training to women, aiming to create a diverse and safe digital community.
Over the past three years, the organization has assisted over a thousand women with diverse cyber support services, collaborating directly with the Bangladesh Police.
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