Project
#EDUCASTEM2030
Girls and Women in STEM in the World
in STEM were awarded to women
in higher education in STEM are women
Girls and Women in STEM in Brazil
was made up of women in 2018
in Brazil are occupied by women
This profound inequality does not happen by accident. Many girls are prevented from developing due to discrimination due to various biases, norms and social expectations that influence the quality of education they receive and the school subjects they study. The under-representation of girls in STEM education has deep roots and places a brake on progress towards sustainable global development.
91Â鶹¹ú²ú¾«Æ·×ÔÅÄ identified four factors that influence the participation, advancement and performance of girls and women in STEM education. These four factors are also strategic areas of intervention to reverse this critical scenario. They are:
- Individual – girls' decisions about their studies and careers are influenced by psychological factors, which affect their involvement, interest, learning, motivation, persistence and commitment to STEM fields. STEM-related gender stereotypes are prevalent throughout the socialization process.
- Family – family members can also greatly influence girls' participation and learning performance in STEM, depending on family values, environment, experiences, and the stimulation they provide.
- Social – cultural and social norms influence girls' perceptions of their abilities, societal roles, careers and life aspirations. Gender equality level in society affects girls' participation and outcomes in STEM.
- School – differences in the participation of girls and boys in STEM education at the expense of girls start still in early childhood education, in games related to science and mathematics, and are more visible at higher education levels.
What is the #EducaSTEM2030 initiative?
In response to the challenging scenario that encompasses the exclusion of girls and women in STEM areas, in 2022, UNESCO in Brazil, in an innovative way, convenes different partners and launches the initiative nationwide. Through teacher and student training strategies, communication and advocacy initiatives, and network mapping, this initiative contemplates and aims to positively impact the identified areas (Individual, Social, School and Family) to reverse the exclusion scenario.
The Objective of the Project
Bringing as a premise of Agenda 2030 the idea of leaving no one behind, the #EDUCASTEM2030 project aims to contribute to awareness and transformation, through a pedagogical approach of the school, from the stimulus to the projects of life for girls and boys and prioritizing students belonging to groups of greater social vulnerability: blacks, indigenous, quilombolas, LGBTI+ and low-income people.
#EDUCASTEM2030 Movement
The initiative invites all STEM girls and women worldwide to join this circle to transform realities using #EDUCASTEM2030 on their social media.
Register for the movement
Send your message with the following data:
- Full name:
- Birth date:
- email:
- City & state:
- Educational institution:
- How can you contribute to the movement? (UNESCO will not respond to the messages, but they will serve to reflect the movement's planning)
#EDUCASTEM2030 - Concept Note
Read the concept note of the UNESCO initiative to mobilize and advocate for education for girls and women in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Brazil.
UNESCO will develop all training actions aimed at teachers and students in Brazil in the context of a broader umbrella of action that, in addition to the school, will involve advocacy actions to promote a systemic impact throughout Brazilian society. The four areas of intervention were identified to reverse this critical scenario: individual, social, school and family.
It is a board game in Portuguese. It consists of a board, 25 cards with inspirations for future girl scientists, 60 cards with questions, and 20 cards with actions. Whoever reaches the end of the walk wins the game.
#EDUCASTEM2030 online teacher training on STEM in Portuguese
Self-instructional course on STEM education with a focus on gender equity and transdisciplinary open practices. Approximate duration of 20 hours.
Viração Magazine - Special Issue
The production of this special edition of Revista Viração was made possible by UNESCO Brasilia within the scope of the #EDUCASTEM2030 initiative. Through teacher and student training strategies, mobilization and advocacy actions, this initiative aims to reverse the scenario of exclusion of girls and women in STEM areas, positively impacting the individual, social, school and family spheres. Its electronic or printed distribution is free.
Her Education, Our Future
It is a documentary film following the lives of Anee, Fabiana, Mkasi and Taina – four young women across three continents who struggle to fulfill their right to education. This documentary-film, by CGTN in partnership with UNESCO, offers a spectacular dive into the transformative power of education. It showcases how empowering girls and women through education improves not only their lives, but also those of their families, communities and indeed all of society.
