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Envision a world with more women in science” initiative: Women in science key to innovation

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was celebrated for the 10th time in February, and UNESCO launched the “Imagine a World with More Women in Science” campaign.

Deeksha Upadhyay 19 February 2025 10:25

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It is awareness campaign globally highlighting women’s role in scientific innovation and the importance of gender balance in science and engineering. It also enhances the role of women in promoting inclusive global policies in science and technology.

It is launched by UNESCO with the collaboration of the International Development Centre (IDRC) of Canada.

What are the Goals?

Inclusive research and innovation Increase women’s leadership in STEM A gender balanced scientific community.

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Key features

• A global initiative to get scientists thinking about what a diverse science future might look like.
• Key findings Gender inequality: Women in G20 countries account for only 22% of STEM jobs and 10% of leadership roles.
• Shows practical consequences: unfair access to scientific opportunities, AI biases, lost innovations
• Social network participation: Asks users to share their opinions about women’s influence in science.