The empowerment of women and the recent rise of digital technology have changed our world for the better. Now it is time to bring these two revolutions together. You may have heard of Moore's law, but what about a more women law (On International Women's Day, what should we be fighting for?, G2, 6 March)? Technology should not be a boy's and man's world. Our technology gurus and heroes cannot be limited to men. It's a digital world now and the digital world is for everyone.
Neelie Kroes Vice-president, European commission, Herman van Rompuy President, European council, Martin Schultz President, European parliament, Gail Rebuck Chair and chief executive, Random House, Martha Lane Fox UK Digital Champion, Safra Catz President, Oracle, Marissa Mayer Vice-president, Google
• Christian Aid is concerned about the recent statement by Afghan clerics denying women their basic rights, which was endorsed by President Karzai (Report, 6 March), fearing that this may represent a clear step towards a deal for a quick-fix peace with Taliban leaders. If the Afghan president allows the measures expressed in the statement to be enacted – despite the fact that they violate the Afghan constitution – he will endanger the lives of millions of women, depriving them of basic rights and access to healthcare, education or jobs.
This may also have repercussions on ethnic divisions, as there is a danger that militias will restart a civil war to defend themselves against Taliban rule. Instead of a quick fix, Karzai must pursue a just and inclusive peace settlement. The process needs to address grievances, human rights violations and bring perpetrators to justice. Afghans must not be at the mercy of a political game to share power, and rights have to be protected. The international community should make clear to the Afghan government that they will not accept a peace settlement where the rights of ordinary Afghans are restricted by unconstitutional statements.
Serena Di Matteo
Christian Aid