Support women and girls to thrive in STEM fields and professions

Eng Jacinta Mwangi from Kenya Urban Roads Authority joins students of PCEA Tumutumu Girls High School during celebrations to mark the International Day for Women in Science. [File, Standard]

As the world commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science this month, it is important that we enhance the efforts made so far and accelerate progress towards a truly equitable future for all genders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and professions.

While commendable strides have been made, we must continue dismantling systemic barriers and creating an enabling environment that empowers women and girls to thrive and reach their full potential in STEM fields.