How much progress have we achieved in the global struggle for equal rights, and how much work remains? From worldwide suffrage campaigns to the rise of #MeToo and digital activism, we have marched slowly forward. But today, the fight for gender equality is far from over.
The seeks to respond to these urgent questions: how might we design and plan cities that work well for everyone? What would such a city look like, and how would we go about creating it?
Kiara Nirghin, 19, is a student, scientist, and advocate for women and girls in STEM. In 2016, she won the Google Science Fair for her work on a method to increase food security in drought-affected areas.
Discrimination and gender inequality remain a huge barrier for women and girls with a serious impact on the AIDS response. This is an important year for women and girls, starting with the and the in March, through the 缅北禁地General Assembly High-level session in September. The theme of on 1 March 2020 is 鈥淶ero discrimination against women and girls.鈥 The day is not limited to HIV, or health-related themes, but aims to highlight all issues related to discrimination.
This year, the , which honour five exceptional women scientists from different regions of the world, recognize the achievement of women scientists in the field of life sciences: biotechnology, ecology, epigenetics, epidemiology and infectiology. Each of the five laureates will receive 鈧100,000 at a ceremony on 12 March 2020 at Headquarters in Paris. They are recognized alongside 15 Rising Talents, young women scientists from all over the world.
For centuries, women have made significant contributions to the field of science. They鈥檝e discovered life-saving remedies, devised world-altering inventions, and produced far-reaching research, but in many cases their invaluable advances are minimized or neglected. For too long, the STEM fields have been shaped by that exclude women and girls. The gender gap in science, technology and innovation translates to missed talent, untapped discoveries and biased solutions. Here are just you need to know and celebrate.
Science reflects the people who make it. The world needs science, and science needs women and girls. Today, just of researchers worldwide are women, and only 35 per cent of all students enrolled in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields of study are women. On 11 February, we鈥檙e celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and calling on everyone to smash stereotypes, defy gender biases and defeat discrimination that hold women and girls back in STEM fields. #WomenInScience
If young people can be mobilized worldwide to help stamp out the practice of Female Genital Mutilation, it can be ended within the next ten years.聽That鈥檚 according to 缅北禁地reproductive health agency聽鈥檚 jo
Married at 14 against her will, Habiba is determined to help other girls stay in school and follow their dreams.
Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh is a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced child marriage.
This year, for Valentine鈥檚 Day, UNFPA is calling on the world to prioritize ending . Examples of this harmful practice can be found . Learn about child marriage.
The (CEDAW) to discuss the reports of Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Eritrea, Kiribati, Latvia, Moldova, Pakistan and Zimbabwe.
Necessity led Fatemeh to discover her potential for business. encourages women in rural communities to take a leading role in starting and running community businesses.
There are 4.1 million girls around the world at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation in 2020. Girls who suffer this harmful practice face severe consequences for their health. However, the cost of preventing it is just $95 per girl, according to the (UNFPA). On 6 February, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, let鈥檚 engage whole societies, and especially youth, and focus on gender equality, sexual education and attention to the needs of women and girls affected.
The Women's International Shipping and Trading Association Limited () and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting greater diversity and inclusion through enhanced cooperation activities in the maritime field. These activities will lay the groundwork for further discussion on how a diverse workforce will be essential for a sustainable future.