EQUAL SCITECH
PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Funded by the European Union.
About Equal SciTech
The Project
The EQUAL SciTech project aims to promote gender equality in science and technology, with the objective of increasing the social participation of girls and young women in STEM fields. STEM encompasses many aspects of our lives and serves as a catalyst for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030) by providing solutions to emerging challenges in our daily lives. The underrepresentation of girls in STEM fields is not due to cognitive limitations but rather to socialization and learning processes in their environment that shape their identity, beliefs, actions, and choices. Therefore, the EQUAL SciTech project has the potential to significantly expand female learning opportunities in STEM, providing access to a wide range of professional opportunities. Furthermore, the initiative may contribute to the development of gender-neutral teaching, promote a pleasant learning environment, prevent and combat school dropout and absenteeism, and prioritize social inclusion.
Objectives
- Highlight the important role of women in science and technology
- Ensure a transformative environment in the school context with regard to the roles of women andmen in work and society; and and society
- To sensitize teachers/educators to gender issues, reinforcing their educational skills in orderto work with students.
TARGET GROUPS
The EQUAL SciTech project targets girls and young women aged 15–28 to increase their participation in STEM by addressing social and educational barriers. It also engages educators, parents, communities, and institutions to build inclusive environments that support gender equality in science and technology.
Primary
3,000 girls and young women (ages 15–28), including those from marginalized, rural, low-income, and minority backgrounds.
Secondary
1,000 educators, mentors, and school staff trained in gender-sensitive STEM teaching.
Tertiary
1,000 parents, community leaders, NGOs, and policy stakeholders to promote inclusion and systemic change.
Indirect
Boys, peers, and communities benefiting from inclusive, equitable STEM environments.
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