Port Vila, Vanuatu – 8 March 2026 - The Department of Communications and Digital Transformation (DCDT) proudly joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026, paying special tribute to the dedicated women who continue to strengthen Vanuatu’s ICT sector and support government service delivery across the islands.

Women working in ICT in Vanuatu play a vital role in ensuring communities remain connected, government systems stay operational, and essential digital services reach citizens. Their contributions are felt not only in offices and data centres, but also in the villages, schools, health facilities, and government agencies that rely on technology every day.

“Today we honour our women who continue to show strong leadership, passion, and commitment in the ICT space,” said DCDT Director, Mr. John Jack “They are playing an important role in building a digitally‑ready Vanuatu, and their efforts inspire our younger generation of girls to consider a future in the ICT sector.”

Women working within DCDT, though few in number, play a central and irreplaceable role in the department’s daily operations. Their contributions are woven into every part of DCDT’s work — from maintaining government communication systems, supporting cybersecurity, managing digital government platforms, to ensuring that ICT services remain reliable for ministries, provincial offices, and frontline service providers. Their commitment helps keep the government machinery running smoothly, allowing essential public services to reach people across Vanuatu. These women demonstrate leadership, technical skill, capability and dedication that strengthen not only DCDT, but the delivery of government services across all sectors.

Women in DCDT and across the broader ICT sector contribute significantly to strengthening communications and internet access throughout the islands, ensuring that people remain connected no matter where they live. Their work supports government digital systems and e‑services that ministries and frontline agencies rely on daily. They play a key role in maintaining cybersecurity and promoting safe online practices to protect government information and citizens. These women also help develop ICT policies and digital‑transformation initiatives that guide Vanuatu’s progress, lead digital‑literacy programs that support schools and communities, and actively encourage more girls to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects and consider future careers in the ICT sector.

As Vanuatu continues to advance its digital‑transformation agenda, DCDT remains committed to supporting women and girls in this field. This includes promoting digital‑skills training and scholarship opportunities, creating mentorship and career‑development pathways, and encouraging inclusive and supportive workplaces. DCDT also works with schools and communities to inspire girls’ interest in ICT from an early age, while highlighting the achievements of women in the sector as role models for the next generation, especially in STEM fields.

DCDT encourages more women and girls across Vanuatu to take up studies and careers in ICT, recognising that women bring unique strengths, perspectives, and leadership that are essential for building a stronger, more resilient digital nation.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, the Department acknowledges and honours all women who are contributing to Vanuatu’s digital future — the pioneers who came before, the leaders who serve today, and the young women and girls who will shape tomorrow.