Science for all: Building a gender-inclusive future in the sciences
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Gender-inclusive participation in the sciences allows both men and women to fully benefit from advancements in science and technology.
The past year revealed both the interconnectedness of and the challenges facing the global community. As scientists rushed to create a vaccine, COVID-19 claimed lives and stalled economies. While the pandemic dominated global headlines throughout 2020, climate change remained an ominous and growing threat. Not only was 2020 one of the hottest years on record, the changing climate contributed to massive wildfires in Australia and the United States, intense hurricanes in the Atlantic, and locust swarms in East Africa.
Given the challenges confronting the world, it is unconscionable that scientific advancements may be hindered by gender inequalities. This, however, remains a disturbing global trend.