Women In Technology - Friday Links - 08/09/2023
Dear WIT Friends,
this is our selection of Friday links:
Education and gender equality:
September and the new school year has just begun!
Parents and children are ready to face the challenges of the new year and make the best of it.
Family is very important in the development of the child's personality, but education also plays a decisive role in it. How do we educate our kids to accept everyone regardless of differences?
So many big questions are born related to this topic such as "how can we promote gender equality at schools?", "What is the percentage of girls at schools worldwide?", etc
Many studies have taken place the last decade, trying to answer these questions and propose solutions. Here are some interesting links related to education and gender equality.
Promote gender equality:
- 10 ways to promote gender equality in the classroom: https://www.provide-education.co.uk/10-ways-to-promote-gender-equality-in-the-classroom/
Girls in Education:
- Gender equality and education: https://www.unesco.org/en/gender-equality/education
- The world is failing 130 million girls denied education: UN experts : https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/01/world-failing-130-million-girls-denied-education-un-experts
Universities and gender equality:
- Global universities address gender equality but gaps remain to be closed: https://www.iesalc.unesco.org/en/2022/03/08/global-universities-address-gender-equality-but-gaps-remain-to-be-closed/
- Want to improve gender equality in universities? Start by closing the policy gap: Report
and last but not least: Girls more likely to be bullied than boys, English schools survey finds: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jun/13/girls-more-likely-to-be-bullied-than-boys-english-schools-survey-finds
More Links:
- Benevolent sexism: a feminist comic explains how it holds women back: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/13/benevolent-sexism-a-feminist-comic-explains-how-it-holds-women-back
- Vera C. Rubin Observatory brings the universe to everyone: https://www.symmetrymagazine.org/article/vera-c-rubin-observatory-brings-the-universe-to-everyone
- Where in Europe is it best to be a working mother?: https://www.euronews.com/2023/05/08/where-in-europe-is-it-best-to-be-a-working-mother
- 'The Great Break-up': Why female leaders are ditching their companies : https://www.euronews.com/next/2023/02/23/the-great-break-up-why-female-leaders-are-ditching-their-companies
Upcoming Events:
Don't miss it!!
Crafting the perfect resume can be a daunting task, with so much contradictory information out there – that’s why we're excited to invite you to our upcoming CV writing workshop with our colleague, Natalie Kane.
The presentation is designed to help you look at your CV differently and is full of practical ideas.
Remember, your CV is your first impression in the professional world, so let's make it count!
We look forward to seeing you next Tuesday, 12 September at 12:30 in 513/1-024 or online: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1314488/
Wishing you all a great weekend,
Florentia on behalf of WIT steering committee.
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