🔬 Science thrives on curiosity — and curiosity belongs to everyone. Today, only 1 in 3 researchers worldwide is a woman. Yet diverse perspectives are essential to tackling the challenges our planet faces — from protecting biodiversity to advancing innovation. At UNESCO, we advance gender equality in science by supporting girls’ education in STEM, recognizing women researchers through the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Programme, and promoting women’s leadership in research through the Gender-Inclusive Science Institutions and Systems (GenSIS) initiative with owsdsecretariat, supported by Canada’s International Development Research Centre. Hear from microbiologist and science creator tardibabe from Montreal on why gender equality is essential for the future of STEM. Because science should be accessible, exciting and open to anyone with curiosity. 💬 What sparked your curiosity about science? #GenderEquality #WomenInScience #EveryVoiceInScience