Michele (Mitch) Oliver’s Post

Less than 30% of #ScientificResearchers are #Women. At the level of institute directors, the difference is even larger. Unsurprisingly, there are also pay gaps between the sexes. And where women drive knowledge progress, it is too often belittled and ignored. Yesterday's #WorldDay of Women and Girls in Science draws attention to this inequality. But its not just about justice, it is about lost innovation! We need more #FemaleScientists as #RoleModels, and the targeted promotion of women and especially mothers. UNESCO contributes to this through a wide range of projects and programmes, especially through cooperation with L'Oréal. 🌐🔬 #ForWomenInScience: A collaboration for Diversity and Excellence! 🚀 Since 2007, L'Oréal and the German Commission for UNESCO have promoted outstanding female early-career scientists with children in Germany. So far, 49 women have been supported. Since 2024, we welcome the German Humboldt Network e.V. as new academic partner. A partner who is particularly committed to promoting diversity in science. 💼💪 #FemaleEmpowerment #WomenInSTEM #Equity #Justice #ForWomenInScience #FWIS2024

Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science WHY do we still need to celebrate women on different occasions? Don't you already have your rights? Questions I often hear .. 😀 Here are some facts:🔬 -Women constitute 70% of the healthcare 👩🔬 workforce globally but occupy only 30% of leadership roles in healthcare. This is also called "the drop to the top" Why is this important? 💁🏻♀️ -Women are significant consumers of healthcare services and should have a role to play in decision-making on healthcare provision that affect them, especially in low to middle income countries where they are disproportionately affected by certain diseases In MENA? - Women are as educated as their male counterparts - More female STEM graduates than EU and the US -While women constitute more than 40% of the global workforce, only 19.8% of the MENA workforce is composed of women -In the three largest economies in the region, UAE, KSA and Egypt, women occupy less than 20% of managerial roles in any industry The reasons for this inequity are complex and too multifaceted to address in a post and are the subject of ongoing research (hopefully to be posted soon !) What's important today is to keep talking about gender DEI Adopted by the UN as its 5th sustainability goal to address pressing economic, environmental and political challenges, gender equity is NOT a mainstream issue We need to continue spreading awareness so we can find a way forward Let's continue to celebrate women's achievements in STEM and in the workplace 👏 🌸 🙌

🎯 How does one measure the real-world impact of the research published in a journal? 📊 Impact is often quantified in success metrics such as number of citations, number of downloads or even altmetric scores. Yet, when it comes to measuring the impact of research beyond the academic sphere, most of these metrics fall short. 🌐 Research relevant to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is crucial in enabling progress towards humanity's most pressing challenges. How do we make sure it is translated, seen, understood and used by people on the ground, government officials, policy makers, practitioners? 📃 At Nature Portfolio and Springer Nature Group more broadly, we are putting a lot of emphasis on making explicit and bidirectional links between researchers, their work, policy makers and by extent policy in order to enact change. The latest step in this direction is the announcement of our partnership with UN Women and our signing of their media compact. We are the first scientific publisher to do so and for that, I'm extremely proud! 💪 As a news media organization and as a scientific publisher, we bear the responsibility of promoting gender equity in everything that we do, from the way we conduct our business, to the authors and content we publish, to the sources we quote in our news stories and how we support our women journalists and employees. Our signing of the UN Women Media Compact is just another testament to our commitment to gender equity. 🎉 This partnership would not have been possible without many people working tirelessly for almost a year now to make it happen. I am thankful to the Springer Nature SDG 5 group (with special thanks to Clelia Petracca, Irene Fernandez-Ruiz and Sally Baker), our Communications team (skillfully led by Eseohe Arhebamen-Yamasaki) and our Editors in Chief of Nature and Scientific American (Magdalena Skipper and Laura Helmuth), who all played a key role in this. #genderequity #sdgs #partnership #academicpublishing

🌟 Celebrating International Women's Day! 🌟 As a female founder and scientist, today holds special significance for me. International Women's Day it's not only a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of women around the world but also a reminder of the progress we've made and the work that still lies ahead. I'm immensely proud to learn from some trailblazing women who have paved the way for future generations in science, technology, engineering, and beyond. In the UK, we have a rich history of female scientists whose contributions have reshaped our understanding of the world. 👩⚕️ Florence Nightingale, the original female ambassador for hygiene saved hundreds of lives by tackling patent-to-patient infection spread through better handwashing. 🔬Professor Sarah Gilbert whose work on developing the Oxford Covid Vaccine changed the path of the pandemic. 🧬 Rosalind Franklin, whose work on the structure of DNA laid the foundation for modern genetics. These remarkable women have shattered barriers and shattered stereotypes, proving that gender is no barrier to success in STEM fields. On this International Women's Day, let's continue to uplift and empower women everywhere, not just today, but every day. Together, we can create a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to reach their full potential. #InternationalWomensDay #WomeninSTEM #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityandInclusion #Empowerment #Equality #girlpower

Did you know that although women make up 5⃣2⃣% of the population and the majority of tertiary graduates, they represent only 2 out of 5 scientists and engineers❓Just like the rest of the world, the EU is confronted with a gender gap in #STEM fields.  🇪🇺 The European Union's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, known in this period as #HorizonEurope and previously as Horizon 2020, plays a key role in tackling persistent structural barriers to #genderequality in research and innovation ✅ The final evaluation of #H2020 shows how this programme has improved #genderbalance within research teams and increased the presence of women in evaluation panels.  Explore the full report to discover the wider societal impact from 2014-2020 👉 europa.eu/!qmbxTR #OnProjects #EUproject #Innovation #Research #WomenInScience #EuropeanUnion EU Science, Research and Innovation

Gratitude overflows after an incredible day at Davos, where diverse panels and speakers filled the agenda with insights and inspiration. A heartfelt thank you to Rupa Dash , CEO of World Woman Foundation, and Reshma Ramachandran, #WorldWomanDavosAgenda organizers, for steering the impactful #EqualityMoonshot initiative. 🌟 Your orchestration of speakers and moderators was nothing short of inspiring, like a symphony playing a harmonious tune. 🎶 🎶 Takeaways 🌱💚 1️⃣ A strategic commitment to championing women's visions and steadfastly standing against discouragement. 🌺💪 2️⃣ The profound influence of women as educators prompts us to instill values of equality in our children, fostering a culture of One-Degree-Equality. 📚👧👦 3️⃣ Embracing AI's positive potential is crucial for intentional evolution. Yet, ensuring a "user's guide" dissemination and raising awareness about its use must match the rapid diffusion of AI. 🚀🤖 4️⃣ Powerful messages from courageous women resonate: Have courage, stand united, engage in politics, and always remember, you are not alone on this transformative journey! 🌟🌈 The Rural Women and Equality: In our pursuit of equality, it's crucial to acknowledge the stark reality: nearly 3 billion people lack internet access. At ES VICIS Foundation, we are committed to bridging urban-rural divides through technology, starting with internet access and digital inclusion to empower women economically. 💻🌐 🌍🤝 My Highlights : Natalia Olynec, Chief Sustainability Officer at IMD, emphasized, "Guess what... it's not a technical or engineering problem; it's a mindset and psychological challenge. Shifting our thinking is crucial to fostering collaboration across sectors and functions, making sustainability and inclusion integral to everyone's job." 🌐💭 Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Helen Clark, delivered a compelling message: "To drive change in women's rights, active involvement in politics is key." 🗳️🌐 Co-president of the Club of Rome, Sandrine Dixson-Declève, left us with a powerful piece of advice: "Don't succumb to your critical and doubtful inner voice." 🗣️🚫 Dr. Sandy Chong, a Multiple Awarded Equality and Sustainability Champion, stood out for her warm and inspiring articulation of profound ideas: "Education has been my gateway to becoming a changemaker." 🎓🌟 Grateful for the transformative experience! 🌍💖 #DavosImpact #EqualityMoonshot #Gratitude #WomenEmpowerment #SustainabilityLeadership #EqualityMoonshot #WEF #WEF2024 #WorldEconomicForum #WorldWomanFund #WorldWomanFoundation   #RebuildingTrustInTheFuture Anouk Braune Lalita Taylor FRSA Marlen Estévez Sanz Teresa Urbanowska-Guerreiro Natalia Olynec Audrey Bauve Susanne Sugimoto Andrea Grobocopatel Paola Valinotti Janina Vinklere Seema M. Judit Arenas Luana Génot Elizabeth Vazquez World Economic Forum WORLD WOMAN FOUNDATION Joanna Pruszynska-Witkowska Safia Agueni Daniel Winzenried Giselle Petraglia Romano Mercedes Manfroni

Aimed at policymakers, this report presents policy actions to close the Gender Digital Divide. It features a range of illustrative examples of global digital inclusion initiatives at varying stages of implementation.

At #ESTEVE we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in #Science 💜 🔬, promoted by United Nations, because stand for equal opportunities is part of our commitment to people. According to the United Nations, women represent 33.3% of all researchers, but they hold only 12% of the positions in national science academies. At ESTEVE we are aware of the importance of incorporating and empowering the role of #women scientists, moving towards an egalitarian scientific environment, and its significance in achieving some of the major challenges of the Sustainable Development Agenda. That is why we would like to share with you some figures related to the role of women in science. We are proud to be part of and encourage new advances in #EquityInScience. Female leadership and talent is key for the future 🤝 #AdvancingHealthTogether #makeitsustainable #peoplecare #environmentcare #businesscare #responsability #sustainability #SDG #pharma #healthcareCMO #WomenInScience #February11 #WomenLeadership #WomenInScience #GirlsInScience

"Technology is not gender neutral." A clear message heard in WiDEF's launch of its inaugural report on the gender digital divide. The gender digital divide is not a buzz phrase, it's an entrenched problem. With fast innovation in technology (such as AI) and without urgent actions taken by multiple stakeholders, it's a problem that will continue to worsen. The report highlights key focus areas for policymakers and broader ecosystem, and shows clear, tangible examples of successful actions taken globally. https://lnkd.in/dai-hDpx #widefglobal

  We can call it a grace of God or divine design but both genders (men and women) have been bestowed with different qualities which help them fulfill their complementary role and create a sustainable mankind. Women empowerment is introduced to promote Women’s sense of self-worth, their right to determine their choices, access to opportunities and resources andthe power to control their own lives and to influence the social change for themselves and others.  This international day women’s theme is to 'Inspire Inclusion'. To lay emphasis on fostering a world where women are not just present, but they feel empowered and actively valued for the rest of their lives. Idea to inspire inclusion is about creating a world where everyone is receiving an equal opportunity, receiving, and giving respect is the norm regardless of gender,background, social status, and Identity. Inclusion can be lot difficult at various times because of varied stereotypes which are old ideas and biases via targeting various unrequited notions about what women can or cannot do that can hinder their full participation in various settings.  Some of the reasons can be because of barrier in a system, certain norms stopping women to express themselves fully, dealing with differences of race, background, disability, and other aspects. How inclusion can be developed: - 1. Believing in oneself 2. Women standing up for each other 3. Mentoring others 4.Cultivating an attitude to foster diversity 5. Breaking down the barriers for one another 6. Education and awareness 7. Challenging existing stereotypes   Here at UNESCO BMW ( UNESCO body and Mind wellness ), one of our main agenda is to empower women across the globe by cultivating the above points. Let’s work together for cultivating a greater society for the generations to come.    A gracious wish from UNESCO BMW, A Happy international women’s day to all the women around the world for giving so much to the society and standing always as a mark of strength, courage and unwavering support and taking on so many roles simultaneously .   unescobmw.org #womensday