International Day of Women and Girls in Science | UN Office for Outer Space Affairs
February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we celebrate the important contributions of women to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines.
The world needs science, and science needs women. 👩🔬🧪 Yet, they remain under-represented and struggle to receive recognition for their achievements.
UNOOSA Director Aarti Holla-Maini explains: “When 50% of the world’s population are women, gender equality is not only the right thing to do, but it is also the smart thing to do.” The mission is far from over but UNOOSA has solutions…
UNOOSA website: https://www.unoosa.org
Increasing female representation in space is not just about fairness, it is key to unlocking humanity’s full potential and ensuring that our presence in space reflects our society here on Earth.
UNOOSA’s Space4Women initiative empowers women across the global space sector and inspires the next generation of female space leaders. Our Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit, funded by the Canadian Space Agency, provides actionable solutions. Together with our partners at the Kenya Space Agency, we are also developing a new toolkit to break down barriers to STEM education for women and girls in marginalized communities.
Space4Women: https://space4women.unoosa.org
🔗Landmark Study on Gender Equality in the Space Sector: https://lnkd.in/dKK4PJQT
🔗 Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/dm4FAdM3
🔗The International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Duration: 2 minutes
Release Date: Feb. 11, 2025
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