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According to UIS data, less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women. To reduce this gap, we must go beyond the numbers and identify the qualitative factors that deter women from pursuing...
12/11/2015
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On 11 February, the world will be celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science. There will be lots of articles and speeches about the famous “leaky pipeline”, a metaphor used to...
08/02/2017
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Examines the extent to which women pursue research careers by region. 
17/11/2012
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Presents global and regional profiles, pinpointing where women are under-represented and thrive in the R&D sector.
17/11/2015
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Executive summary of a UNESCO report featuring UIS data on women's participation in science and technology (S&T) careers.
17/11/2007
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Presents global and regional profiles, pinpointing where women thrive in this sector and where they are under-represented.
27/03/2017
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To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UIS is highlighting the persistent gap between men and women in doctoral studies and research. In recent decades, women have made...
13/02/2017
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Quebec has joined a UNESCO and UIS-led international pilot project to reduce the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professions. The partnership will kick-off...
30/01/2017