Global Cause
Women and Girls
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Why women are key to inclusive and groundbreaking scientific discovery
Imagine the breakthroughs we might achieve if half the world’s population were fully represented in the pursuit of scientific discovery. Yet, today, women remain significantly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). According to a recent UNESCO report, women comprise just 22% of the STEM workforce in G20 countries — a figure that has...
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Growing a global sisterhood of conservation leaders
Involving women in climate decisions, from grassroots communities to international levels, leads to more holistic approaches that consider diverse societal and environmental factors, benefitting both communities and the planet. Globally, whether they choose to or not, women do most of the caregiving and providing. This means that they also understand and interact with nature differently...
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Spotlighting impact makers: women scientists from the Global South
Celebrating health advancements and leadership in low-income countries, featured awards highlight women scientists contributing to good health and wellbeing for all. We know that the greater the pool of scientists, the more robust and impactful the science. Women scientists from the Global South, with their unique perspectives, often make life-changing contributions to solving some of...
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Why reproductive rights are the cornerstone of equality and development
Sexual and reproductive health and rights are fundamental to human dignity, wellbeing and societal progress. Yet, they are often overlooked despite their crucial role in economic and social development. When women cannot access contraception, safe abortion care or evidence-based information on sexual health, they lose the ability to stay in school, enter the workforce and...
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Clean water and sanitation: a life-saving right for new mothers
No woman should have to fear for her life when giving birth. No baby should die from a preventable infection. Yet every two seconds, a woman gives birth in a healthcare facility without adequate water, sanitation and hygiene.1 Imagine a mother who has just given birth. The maternity ward has no clean water. She must...
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Women are reshaping wealth — will the finance industry keep up?
For the first time in eight years, female representation in top leadership is declining. That should concern anyone who cares about business success because companies that fail to reflect society will fail to serve it. Nearly 45 years ago, Women in Banking & Finance (WIBF) was founded when women made up 50% of the financial...
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Young professionals highlight STEM opportunities and initiatives
Entering the workforce can be challenging, especially in fields where women are underrepresented. In STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths), women make up just 26% of the workforce.1 Women into Science and Engineering (WISE) invites 12 young professionals each year to form the WISE Young Professionals Board (YPB), to support the organisation’s mission to improve...
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Why DEI is a non-negotiable in shaping an equitable digital future
Many US firms are scaling back their diversity and inclusion programmes, in response to the new political climate. How will that affect UK arms of business? Globally, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have seen both progress and setbacks. While companies have pledged billions to promote equity, the actual spending has lagged recently.1 The global market for...
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The hidden bias in AI: how gender disparities in algorithms impact women
This International Women’s Day, when we hear of an algorithm that is more than 90% accurate, we need to ask: accurate for who? Artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in healthcare, but its effectiveness depends on the data it learns from. Studies reveal how AI models can perpetuate gender bias, leading to significant disparities in...
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Why do women want to leave engineering?
STEM isn’t as inclusive as it could be, with many women either leaving the profession or failing to enter it. What can we do to change that? Women make up only 15.7% of the UK engineering workforce, declining from 16.5% in 2023. This increases to 29% across all science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries.1...