As part of the UNESCO Call to Action “Closing the Gender Gap in Science”, the UNESCO Gender Equality in Science Team is pleased to invite participants to the 2nd Series of UNESCO Action Groups for Women in Science.
These open-ended working groups offer a unique space to connect, collaborate, and innovate with a global network of stakeholders. The sessions aim to explore upcoming UNESCO initiatives, exchange best practices, and identify opportunities for collaborative action towards gender equality in science.
The working group sessions will be held online (via Zoom) in May 2025 and conducted in English. Each session focuses on a specific pillar of the Call to Action:
1. Action Group for Pillar 1 – Enhancing the visibility of female role models to dismantle gender stereotypes in science
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Paris time)
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2. Action Group for Pillar 2 – Innovative educational strategies to open pathways for girls in science
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Paris time)
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3. Action Group for Pillar 3 – Policies for inclusion, diversity, and equity to empower women scientists
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Paris time)
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Background documents and session agendas will be sent via email to all registered participants ahead of each meeting.
To review the reports from the first series held in September 2024, click here:
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