For centuries, women have made significant contributions to the field of science. They’ve 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.
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Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh is a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced child marriage.
The , taking place in May in Mexico City and in July in Paris, is a global gathering for gender equality convened by . Twenty-five years after the , the most comprehensive blueprint to achieve women’s empowerment, the Forum will set an agenda to achieve gender equality before 2030. It will also announce six catalytic . This week Chile hosts a preparatory regional (27-31 January) centered on the theme of women’s autonomy in changing economic scenarios.
Things you can do to become part of Generation Equality: 1) be the change you want to see 2) stand up against sexual harassment and racism 3) support and promote gender-neutral upbringing of children, says Celina Jaitly, acclaimed Indian actress, human rights activist and Champion of the UN Free & Equal campaign.
Francy L. Jaramillo Piedrahita is a human rights defender with over a decade of experience working on women’s rights, LGBTQ issues and peacebuilding in Colombia. .
Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination. See the full on the various aspects of women's human rights, prepared by .
From the first all-woman spacewalk to Sudanese women leading the country’s revolution, the last 12 months have seen some incredible achievements by and for women. Next year, 2020, is expected to be an even bigger year for women’s rights worldwide. It will mark several milestones, such as the , the most progressive global agenda for women’s rights adopted by 189 countries in 1995, and five years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals, among others. Women’s rights can’t wait, won’t wait. As 2019 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of the for gender equality and women’s rights around the world.
Spotlight Initiative to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Not Waiting for Handouts: 5 Stories of Resilience From One of the World’s Largest Refugee Camps
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