UN Chief Calls for Equal Role of Women in Science

UN Secretary-General stresses scientific progress and global problem-solving require equal participation of women and men, urging stronger support for girls’ education worldwide.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday, emphasized that global scientific progress and solutions to worldwide challenges depend on equal participation of both women and men in research and innovation.

Guterres noted that despite wider access to education, women still represent only one-third of researchers globally...