Science Summit at United Nations General Assembly 77 (UNGA77)

Only 17 women have won a Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry or medicine since Marie Curie in 1903, compared to 572 men. Today, a mere 28% of all of the world’s researchers are women. Such stark disparities and inequalities do not happen by chance. Too many young girls are held back by discrimination, biases, social norms and expectations that influence the quality of education they receive and the subjects they study. The under-representation of women in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) is a detrimental injustice. Our primary objective is to showcase women who are leading organisations dedicated to removing obstacles, providing education, and creating motivation agents for girls in STEAM so that everyday girls are given the opportunity to join the field. Another worldwide message that will be spread through our session is the importance of education and how it is possible that girls organisations can bridge the STEAM gender gap much better than institutions can. Along with increasing the reach of female-led organisations, our session will give 5 pieces of advice to teachers, policymakers, and parents as to how they can contribute in creating safe, educational, and motivational environments for girls through education so that they can be part of the solution in bridging the STEAM gender gap.