Gender Equality In Science

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Gender equality in science is crucial for building a better future for all, yet women and girls continue to face systemic barriers and biases in pursuing scientific careers.Closing the gender gap in science requires breaking stereotypes, promoting role models to inspire girls, supporting women's advancement through targeted programs, and fostering inclusive environments through policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity and equity.



Did you know?

• A 2022 study found that one in two female scientists having reported experiencing sexual harassment at work. A shift in the structure and culture of science workplaces is urgently needed.

• As women advance in their scientific careers, the gender gap continues to widen. In research management structures, the proportion of women in senior positions remains disproportionately low.

• In cutting edge fields such as artificial intelligence, only one in five professionals (22%) is a woman.

• Despite a shortage of skills in most of the technological fields driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution, women still account for only 28% of engineering graduates and 40% of graduates in computer science and informatics.

Global Issues: Gender Equality

Women and girls represent half of the world’s population and, therefore, also half of its potential. Gender equality, besides being a fundamental human right, is essential to achieve peaceful societies, with full human potential and sustainable development. 


Source : https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day

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