“While efforts to advance gender equality in science have gained ground, progress remains uneven,” the authors write. “The barriers documented in this report are not limited to institutional procedures. They reflect deeper patterns: who is seen, supported and recognized, and whose contributions are valued.”
A major new initiative to boost women's education worldwide was launched at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The Global Partnership for Girls' and Women's Education will aim to increase educational opportunities for women across the globe, but particularly in areas where the majority of women do not receive adequate education.
