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08.03.2024
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Achieving sustainable development requires the full inclusion of women and girls in science
Despite advancements in women's education, a significant gender gap persists across all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) globally. In recognition of this issue, on the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the International Science Council (ISC) supported a statement at the 9th Assembly of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
12.02.2024
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Despite progress in women's education, a persistent gender gap exists across all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) globally.
08.02.2024
The 8th Annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and its 8th Annual Assembly under the theme I.D.E.A.S. (Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain.).
10.02.2023
Hybrid event: How to evaluate and reduce the gender gap in science?
It's time to reflect on the results of the Gender Gap in Science project.
10.02.2023
International Science Council deplores the exclusion of women from university education in Afghanistan and urges the Afghan authorities to reverse their decision
The International Science Council is the global organization bringing together scientific academies, disciplinary bodies in the natural and social sciences and other scientific organizations. It is deeply committed to equality of opportunity in access to education and participation in the scientific endeavour. This commitment to equity eschews difference on the basis of sex or gender.
31.12.2022
Innovative approaches to storytelling in science celebrated at Women in Science Film Festival in Cape Town
The work of women scientists in Africa was celebrated in a special film festival taking place alongside the World Science Forum in Cape Town and organized by the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and the International Science Council (ISC).
07.12.2022
International Women’s Day Celebrations – March 8, 2022
This year's celebration of International Women's Day honors women's accomplishments under the theme "Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow". Learn how some ISC members and partners are celebrating the Day.
08.03.2022
Women Leading on Equitable and Inclusive Solutions to address the Climate Emergency: Webinar
It was a woman, Eunice Foote, who first discovered the warming effect of carbon emissions in 1856. Yet she is unknown and women in STEM still struggle to be heard in the dialogues around climate change. Join an esteemed panel as part of CSW66 to explore women in science and technology who will discuss women's participation in climate change strategies.
08.03.2022
Celebrating women and girls who are leading the way in science and innovation
Join us in celebrating today the 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to remarkable women and girls around the world who are inventing the future and making the world a better place through the power of science. Female scientists who go beyond any barrier, forge new scientific paths and are at the forefront of achieving a much-needed gender equality in science.
11.02.2022
