Wednesday, September 16, 2009

"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." -Martin Luther King Jr.

All men and women are created equal.

All men and women are created equal.

All men and women are created equal.

Some are more equal than others.

All men and women are created equal.

All men and women are created equal.

Some are more equal than others.

All men and women are created equal.

Perhaps we are created equal but are dealt very different hands depending on the circumstances into which we are each born.

For the first time in the history of human civilization, the notion of fairness and equality is gaining traction.

For the first time in the history of human civilisation, we have the means to have a society where every single person can have their say - and have an equal say - as equal as every other person on our planet.

We have the means, the question is, do we have the heart?

All men and women are created equal.

The problems and issues to overcome to make this statement true are of monumental proportions.

Technology has altered the set of possibilities open to every person. However, technology cannot solve problems. Technology cannot foster equality and fairness. It is people who must rise to this challenge. What we need, is more people who understand technology and its potential to help us craft a world where...

All men and women are created equal. And stay equal.

1 million women by 2036

is...

A dream...
An endeavour...
A journey...
A desire...

... to nurture 1 million technology literate women.

... 1 million women who understand and grasp the significance, capacity and potential of technology to facilitate change.

... 1 million women who can embrace and leverage technology to build better lives and a better future.