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Space exploration is a sector of human activity that developed in tandem with the foundation of
gender equality, along with greater civil rights movements.
[1] 90% of future jobs, stated
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), will demand
STEM-related skills, underscoring the necessity for women to obtain the training and credentials required to compete in the job market. The achievement of the 17
Sustainable Development Goals, according to the UN, depends on ensuring that women and girls have access to space and actively engage in
space research,
technology,
innovation, and
exploration.
[2]
According to data published by the United Nations, the number of women employed in the international space industry accounts for only 20-22% of the workforce; roughly the same proportion as 30 years ago. [3] Although considerable progress has been made over the past few decades, the target of gender equality by 2030 is still not met. [4]
Across the world, women remain less likely than men to participate in the labor market. [5] Women earn 23% less than men in the global labor market, and they spend approximately three times as much time doing unpaid domestic and care work as men. [6] Moreover, there are still obstacles preventing women from engaging equally in space work, where they continue to make up a minority. [7] Women are still underrepresented in STEM fields, including the exploration of space. [8] Women make up less than 6% of the UK’s 16,000 pilots and less than 10% of engineers in the industry. [9]
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) launched the Space4Women program to support the participation and development of women in outer space. The program provides training, mentor support and resources to advance women in aerospace. [10]
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a non-profit organization started in 1990 and officially incorporated in 1994. With more than 17,000 members worldwide, it is committed to increasing the number of women involved in all areas of aerospace. The first International Women in Aviation Conference was held in 1990 in Prescott, Arizona. [16]
An international organization founded in 1985 with more than 2,000 members and more than 80 corporate, non-profit and academic partners to promote women's participation and leadership in aerospace and serve as a communication platform for women in aerospace. They organize various events, including workshops, training courses and networking events, to promote gender equality. [17]
AstraFemina is a non-profit organization that encourages women to contribute in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and partners with other organizations to develop STEM outreach programs. [18]
Founded in 1997, Girlstart is an American organization dedicated to empowering girls in STEM fields and inspiring girls to change our world. Girlstart provides year-round, intensive STEM education programs for K-12 girls. [19]
In 1999, a resolution was approved by the UN General Assembly designating October 4–10 as " World Space Week" in honour of the advancements in space science and technology that have enhanced the standard of living for people worldwide. [20]
"Women in Space" is the topic of World Space Week 2021, which aims to promote gender equality. [21]
To commemorate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, Women in Aviation International (WAI) has named the 100 Most Influential Women in Aerospace, honoring 100 women who have contributed to aviation's first 100 years. [22]
Many female professionals, including scientists and astronauts, have made significant contributions to the aviation industry and other related fields.
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Space exploration is a sector of human activity that developed in tandem with the foundation of
gender equality, along with greater civil rights movements.
[1] 90% of future jobs, stated
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), will demand
STEM-related skills, underscoring the necessity for women to obtain the training and credentials required to compete in the job market. The achievement of the 17
Sustainable Development Goals, according to the UN, depends on ensuring that women and girls have access to space and actively engage in
space research,
technology,
innovation, and
exploration.
[2]
According to data published by the United Nations, the number of women employed in the international space industry accounts for only 20-22% of the workforce; roughly the same proportion as 30 years ago. [3] Although considerable progress has been made over the past few decades, the target of gender equality by 2030 is still not met. [4]
Across the world, women remain less likely than men to participate in the labor market. [5] Women earn 23% less than men in the global labor market, and they spend approximately three times as much time doing unpaid domestic and care work as men. [6] Moreover, there are still obstacles preventing women from engaging equally in space work, where they continue to make up a minority. [7] Women are still underrepresented in STEM fields, including the exploration of space. [8] Women make up less than 6% of the UK’s 16,000 pilots and less than 10% of engineers in the industry. [9]
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) launched the Space4Women program to support the participation and development of women in outer space. The program provides training, mentor support and resources to advance women in aerospace. [10]
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a non-profit organization started in 1990 and officially incorporated in 1994. With more than 17,000 members worldwide, it is committed to increasing the number of women involved in all areas of aerospace. The first International Women in Aviation Conference was held in 1990 in Prescott, Arizona. [16]
An international organization founded in 1985 with more than 2,000 members and more than 80 corporate, non-profit and academic partners to promote women's participation and leadership in aerospace and serve as a communication platform for women in aerospace. They organize various events, including workshops, training courses and networking events, to promote gender equality. [17]
AstraFemina is a non-profit organization that encourages women to contribute in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and partners with other organizations to develop STEM outreach programs. [18]
Founded in 1997, Girlstart is an American organization dedicated to empowering girls in STEM fields and inspiring girls to change our world. Girlstart provides year-round, intensive STEM education programs for K-12 girls. [19]
In 1999, a resolution was approved by the UN General Assembly designating October 4–10 as " World Space Week" in honour of the advancements in space science and technology that have enhanced the standard of living for people worldwide. [20]
"Women in Space" is the topic of World Space Week 2021, which aims to promote gender equality. [21]
To commemorate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, Women in Aviation International (WAI) has named the 100 Most Influential Women in Aerospace, honoring 100 women who have contributed to aviation's first 100 years. [22]
Many female professionals, including scientists and astronauts, have made significant contributions to the aviation industry and other related fields.