In Azerbaijan, overall, 100,305 students receive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education in the 2022-2023 academic year. Forty-seven per cent of them, or 46,782, are female students. I think this is quite an encouraging figure when compared to other countries throughout the world, Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, said in a message on International Women’s Day, Report informs.
According to her, the United Nations implements joint activities with the relevant government agencies in Azerbaijan to promote STEM education among girls improving their digital literacy and skills.
“Bringing women and girls into technology will result in greater potential for innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality,” the UN Resident Coordinator said. “Their lack of inclusion, by contrast, comes with massive costs. The UN family in Azerbaijan, together with partners, will continue to champion access to transformative technology and digital education for all women and girls and creation of more inclusive and equal future.”
“I have met and been inspired by many young girls and talented women in the government, civil society, media, academia, and private sector in Azerbaijan. Their contribution to the economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability in the country is substantial,” Vladanka Andreeva added.