March 21st, 2024 – Victoria, Seychelles – In a recent development, Gracy Chen, the Managing Director of Bitget, was selected as a delegate to attend the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), a prestigious event organized by the United Nations to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. The conference, held from March 11th to March 22nd, focused on the theme “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.”
During the conference, Chen actively participated in various sessions that covered critical topics such as empowering youth and women in the age of AI, technology, and social media. These sessions aimed to promote inclusivity and diversity across cultural, social, and economic aspects. The event also emphasized the importance of international cooperation in bridging communities and addressing issues like racism.
CSW68 conference provided a platform for governments, civil society organizations, experts, and activists to come together and agree on actions and investments to end women’s poverty and advance gender equality. The urgent need for accelerated progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was highlighted, especially in addressing poverty and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective. Solutions discussed included investing in policies and programs that promote gender equality, boosting women’s leadership, and closing gender gaps in employment.
Apart from Chen’s participation, the conference also facilitated interactions with notable figures such as H.E. Taha Ayhan, President of ICYF, H.E. Meriem Chehih, President of Algerian Women Forum, and Mr. Faruk Diken, Manager of Women and Youth Empowerment Division at the Islamic Development Bank.
Expressing her thoughts on the conference, Chen said, “Attending the UN Women CSW68 conference has been a truly enlightening experience. Engaging with diverse perspectives and sharing insights on empowering women and youth for a sustainable future has reaffirmed the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing gender equality and inclusivity. I am inspired by the commitment of participants to drive positive change globally, and I look forward to applying the learnings from this event to further Bitget’s mission of fostering diversity and empowerment within the crypto community.”
Chen also highlighted Bitget’s proactive approach towards promoting gender equality in the crypto industry. The company has pledged $10 million over the next few years to host events worldwide under the Blockchain4Her program, including Incubation Programs, Pitch Competitions, Ambassador programs, and Women in Blockchain Awards. These initiatives aim to foster female entrepreneurship and recognize women’s achievements in the blockchain and Web3 space.
Some of the event’s highlights included Chen’s participation in the panel discussion, “Empowering Youth and Women for a Sustainable Future: Achieving SDGs and Fostering Inclusivity in the Age of AI, Technology, and Social Media.” She also shared insights on gender inequalities, boosting women’s leadership, and closing gender gaps with other panelists like Latiwa Amato (UN senior advisor), Edidiong Idang (Social development specialist at ASR Africa), and Melissa Stires (Head of Global Growth at Mission Impact Academy).
About Bitget:
Bitget, established in 2018, is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company with over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions. The company offers pioneering copy trading features and other trading solutions to help users trade smarter. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget also provides a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet with various Web3 solutions and features. Bitget has collaborated with notable partners like Lionel Messi and PGL to promote crypto adoption and inspire individuals to embrace the industry.
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