“Imagine a World with More Women in Science” Campaign
Kartavya Desk Staff
Context: UNESCO launched the “Imagine a World with More Women in Science” campaign in February, marking the 10-year anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
About “Imagine a World with More Women in Science’’ Campaign:
• What it is: A global awareness campaign highlighting the importance of gender balance in STEM fields and encouraging participation of women in scientific innovation.
• Launched by: UNESCO, with support from Canada’s International Development Centre (IDRC).
• Aim: To create a gender-balanced scientific community, increase women’s leadership in STEM, and promote inclusive research and innovation.
• Features:
• #EveryVoiceInScience Movement: Engages global scientists to envision a diverse scientific landscape. Highlights Gender Disparity: Women constitute only 22% of STEM jobs in G20 countries and 10% of leadership roles. Showcases Real-World Consequences: Emphasizes missed innovations, AI biases, and unequal access to scientific opportunities. Encourages Social Media Participation: Invites people to share their views on the impact of women in science.
• #EveryVoiceInScience Movement: Engages global scientists to envision a diverse scientific landscape.
• Highlights Gender Disparity: Women constitute only 22% of STEM jobs in G20 countries and 10% of leadership roles.
• Showcases Real-World Consequences: Emphasizes missed innovations, AI biases, and unequal access to scientific opportunities.
• Encourages Social Media Participation: Invites people to share their views on the impact of women in science.
Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus:
• GS Paper 1 – Society & Women Empowerment: Gender disparities in STEM fields and their impact on social and economic development.
• GS Paper 2 – Governance & International Relations: UNESCO’s role in promoting inclusive global policies in science and technology.
• GS Paper 3 – Science & Technology: Importance of women in STEM, challenges in scientific research, and AI biases due to lack of diversity.
• Essay & Ethics (GS-4): Themes related to gender justice, social inclusion, and ethical dimensions of scientific progress.