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“Under the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–2033), imagining a world with more women in science is not just an aspiration, but a call to action to create solutions that leave no one behind." – Lidia Brito, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, UNESCO

Drawing on the momentum of the UNESCO Call to Action Closing the Gender Gap in Science, unveiled during the 2024 celebration of this International Day, this campaign highlights the positive impact of diverse perspectives in shaping advances in science, technology, medicine, artificial intelligence, and beyond, using the hashtag #EveryVoiceInScience.

Women still make up only one-third of the global scientific community, with the percentage stagnating over the past decade. In some countries, less than 10% of researchers are women. According to the 2024 UNESCO report , women hold just 22% of STEM jobs in G20 countries. Among them, few ascend to leadership positions, with women accounting for only one in ten leaders in positions related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

These disparities have real-world consequences, such as missed opportunities for innovation, unaddressed biases, and solutions that fail to meet the needs of all. For instance, artificial intelligence is less effective at recognising women’s voices, reflecting a lack of diverse inputs during its development. Other examples highlighted in the campaign further illustrate the stakes of women’s underrepresentation in STEM.

To shape this campaign, UNESCO conducted a global among its scientific community, receiving over 700 responses from diverse disciplines. Respondents were asked what would be different in their field if more women were involved in science. Their answers painted a science with more inclusive research, greater creativity and innovation, higher ethical standards and a more human-centred approach, improved working conditions, and inspiring role models. These voices inspired the campaign’s core message: #EveryVoiceInScience deserves to be heard.

UNESCO invites the global audience to join the conversation and share their thoughts on social media accounts answering the survey’s question: What would be different in your field if more women were involved in science? using the #EveryVoiceInScience hashtag. Let’s join forces to ensure women in science have a greater voice, building a more inclusive future for all.