Beyond Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, Gender, and the Governance of Digital Economies in ASEAN

The CEDAW Committee is influencing digital economy governance in ASEAN member states by embedding gender equality norms into AI systems, digital infrastructure, and platform governance. Its concluding observations, though non-binding, shape policies in countries like Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, emphasizing gender-responsive budgeting and rights-based frameworks for technology.