Currently, women scientists represent less than 30% of scientists in the world. However, their performance has been fundamental in history towards scientific and technological progress in the different fields of knowledge. 

 

"To face the immense challenges of the 21st century — from climate change to technological upheavals — we need science and all the necessary energy and, therefore, the world cannot deprive itself of the potential, intelligence and creativity of the thousands of women who are victims of deep-rooted inequalities or prejudices," said Audrey Azoulay, director general of UNESCO on International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

 

According to figures provided by the Workshop Towards the Promotion of Women's Participation in Scientific Research in Latin America, organized by Colciencias and the International Development Research Centre of Canada, 45% of research in the Americas is conducted by women. However, despite progress, gaps are still present and notoriously evident in areas such as exact sciences, engineering and computing.

 

Only in Latin America, are there dozens of women who work every day to contribute their knowledge to the scientific world, conducting research in different fields, not only in their home countries, but also abroad.