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Arab women scientists launch initiatives
An awards ceremony recognising Arab women scientists has enabled many to meet face-to-face for the first time.
Chile to boost participation of women in science
The Chilean government has committed funds for projects aimed at fostering a scientific and technological culture with more gender equality.
NEWS | 31 August 2009 | ES
Women scientists rewarded for outstanding research
Women around the world have been recognised for their contributions to science in the 'For Women in Science' awards.
Incentives for Indian women scientists 'gathering dust'
Plans to introduce incentives for female researchers in India have been largely unaddressed, say top women scientists.
NEWS | 5 November 2008 | EN
New network to raise profile of Muslim women scientists
An Islamic Network for Women Scientists has been established to encourage women scientists to network more efficiently at the national level.
NEWS | 4 August 2008 | EN
Arab leaders approve ten-year higher education strategy
Member states of the Arab League have approved a ten-year strategy aiming to boost higher education and scientific research.
NEWS | 4 April 2008 | EN
Women scientists celebrated in new charter
The achievements of female scientists have been recognised with a new charter signed by past winners of the L'ORÉAL-UNESCO awards.
South Asia News in brief: 1–15 March 2008
A round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.
NEWS | 20 March 2008 | EN
US$13 million grant boosts women in agriculture
The Gates Foundation has given US$13 million to a scheme aiming to increase the number of African women in agricultural science.
NEWS | 6 December 2007 | EN
Female scientists face discrimination in China
Female scientists continue to be discriminated against for top jobs in Chinese science, according to a new report.
NEWS | 8 March 2007 | EN
Malawi science plan suffers serious shortfall
The plight of Malawi's science ambitions provides a sobering reminder of financial realities ahead of the AU science summit.
NEWS | 17 January 2007 | EN
Indian researcher scoops prize for developing nations
Ramdorai Sujatha has become the first female mathematician to win the annual Ramanujan Prize.
NEWS | 21 December 2006 | EN
Academies urged to do more for women scientists
A panel set up by an international group of science academies has proposed various steps to encourage more women to pursue scientific careers.
Latin American network for women in science set up
A newly-formed network aims to increase the number of women working in science in Latin America.
NEWS | 9 May 2006 | ES
Studies disagree on safety of lemon juice against HIV
Researchers who disagree about whether lemon and lime juice could safely protect women from HIV infection will present their findings at a conference later this month.
NEWS | 12 April 2006 | EN
Online forum on women in science launched
A partnership that promotes women in science has launched an online forum for discussing issues ranging from bioethics to science education for girls.
NEWS | 24 March 2006 | EN
Southern African women 'must study maths, science'
Women in southern Africa are being encouraged to study maths and science to contribute to their region's socio-economic development.
NEWS | 8 December 2005 | EN
Empowerment 'is key to development'
A Bangladeshi businessman says developing countries need to empower their people not to rely on 'top-down' aid.
NEWS | 14 July 2005 | EN
Iraq chooses Christian woman as science minister
A Christian woman — one of six women chosen for the country's newly elected cabinet — has been appointed as Iraq's new science and technology minister.
NEWS | 10 May 2005 | EN
Brazilian women climb in science, but few reach the top
Brazil appears to be approaching gender equality in science positions up to doctorate level, but few women occupy more senior posts.
NEWS | 1 April 2005 | EN
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