Today, February 11 is the International Day of Women & Girls in science. Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations.
However, according to the 2021 UNESCO Science Report, female students make up just 28% of graduates in engineering and 40% of those in computer sciences. 33% of researchers are women, and they have made up to parity in life science in many countries.
For more information, check out the following additional resources:
UNESCO 's Women in Science section
Coding Resources and Scholarships for Women
How Women in Engineering Proudly Raise Their Flag and Pursue Their Dreams