Culture and Education

Bridging Africa’s gender gap in tech

Meet Mbali Hlongwane, founder and CEO of Pink Codrs Africa.
Nathan Hastings-Spaine
By Nathan Hastings-Spaine
Technology

Young woman ignites a 3D printing revolution in The Gambia

The UN in The Gambia is supporting initiatives to bridge the gender disparity gap in STEM through raising awareness and capacity-building support to women-owned businesses
By Abdoulie Badjie
Africa urged to invest in STEM education to grow scientific skills
Technology

Africa urged to invest in STEM education to grow scientific skills

Niger’s education minister, Habi Mahamadou, asked African countries to reform their higher education curricula to promote science, technology and innovation
By UNECA
Michelle Obama speaks at panel discussion with Amal Clooney, Melinda French Gates and Wanjiru Wahome
Gender

Supporting adolescent girls with disabilities through STEM

Michelle Obama, Melinda Gates, and Amal Clooney pledged to support adolescent girls
By Josephine Karianjahi
Ohemaa Adjei Andoh
Women’s empowerment

STEM can be fun, says Ohemaa Adjei Andoh of Ghana

By Ayomide Ibironke
Women’s empowerment

STEM can develop the innovations we need in Africa, says Gecci Karuri-Sebina

By Ayomide Ibironke
A positive start for the first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) clinic in Ghana marks the beginning of a new chapter for girls’ participation in STEM education. GPE / Stephan Bachenheimer
News

STEM clinics to boost girls’ participation in STEM education in Ghana

By UNESCO
Podcast