Good afternoon everyone. My name is Mariam Masmal and I'm from grade 10. Before I begin, I want you to imagine a room, a room similar to this. It's buzzing with energy and it's filled with great minds, innovators, and entrepreneurs. They're pitching ideas, closing deals, changing the world, the usual. But now imagine half of the half of these voices disappear into thin air like they never existed. Not because they weren't smart enough or not because they weren't ambitious enough, but because the room was ne ...

Ladies and gentlemen, it is truly a great honor for me to be here in Patankot today to talk about a topic that matters a lot not only to me but also to my entire country. Gender equality. This is a topic that I have worked on uh in two professional capacities. First as a public prosecutor specializing in domestic and sexual violence and then more recently as the minister for gender equality in Sweden. Let's be honest, we live in an unequal world. Men hold more power. Boys have more freedom and women and gir ...

Gender Bias and Discrimination in STEM and Workplace - Gender stereotypes lead to unequal treatment, with boys often receiving more attention and opportunities than girls in STEM programs [2][3][5] - Gender discrimination harms both men and women, suppressing women in career advancement and men in emotional expression [17] - Stereotypes pressure men to be successful and suppress their emotions [17][18] - Gender stereotypes limit individuals' potential and career choices [13][15] Impact on Productivity and Innovation - Gender discrimination obstructs productivity and innovation in male-dominated fields [19] - Industries with a higher share of female employment tend to grow faster in countries with greater gender equality [20] - An industry at the 75th percentile of female employment exhibits approximately 1.7 percentage points higher average annual value growth rate and about 1.2 percentage points higher labor productivity compared to an industry at the 25th percentile [20] - Gender diversity positively impacts innovation performance, especially in technology-intensive industries [21] Call for Equality and Freedom - The industry should stop judging people based on gender and leave space for equality and freedom [23] - The industry should recognize that gender discrimination harms everyone and limits potential [19][23]

Core Points - Sanae Takaichi is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister while holding socially conservative views in a patriarchal society [1] - She aims to appoint a cabinet with increased female representation compared to her predecessor, who had only two female ministers [2] - Takaichi has committed to raising awareness about women's health issues, including her personal experience with menopause [2] Gender Policy - Takaichi opposes changes to a law requiring married couples to share the same surname, which often leads to women adopting their husbands' names [3] - She supports maintaining male-only succession rules for the imperial family and is against same-sex marriage [3] - Despite her leadership role, Takaichi is expected to bring minimal changes to gender policy compared to previous administrations [4] Gender Inequality - Women held only 13.2% of management positions in Japan in 2021, the lowest among OECD countries [5] - Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Gender Gap Report, indicating ongoing gender inequality [5] - The MeToo movement has seen limited impact in Japan, with few victims coming forward due to fears of online harassment [6]

Gender Inequality in Sports - The report questions the absence of women in the list of The World's 50 Highest-Paid Athletes in 2025 [1] Industry Analysis - The sports industry faces scrutiny regarding gender pay gap and representation at the highest earning levels [1]

Economic Impact of Gender Equality - Gender equality in the workforce could add $28 trillion to the global GDP by 2025 [2] - 24 billion women still lack equal economic opportunities due to legal barriers in 178 countries [3] - Investing in women's education leads to better job opportunities and greater financial independence [8] Case Study: Japan's Womenomics - Womenomics, an economic strategy to boost the economy through increased female workforce participation, became a national strategy in Japan [4] - Japan implemented policies to increase women's leadership roles, childcare support, and work-life balance [6] - Many women were pushed into low-paying, part-time jobs with limited career advancement [7] - Policies alone are insufficient; structural and cultural changes are necessary [7] Call to Action - 119 million girls worldwide are out of school [13] - Investing in women changes generations and communities and promotes gender equality [14] - The real question is not whether we can afford to invest in women, but how much longer we can afford not to [14]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of science education in empowering women, particularly in the context of an AI-driven future, as highlighted during the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education held in Beijing [1][4][5]. Group 1: UNESCO Prize and Initiatives - The UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education celebrated its 10th anniversary in Beijing, recognizing projects from Kenya and Lebanon [4]. - The Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) program has positively impacted nearly 300,000 students annually in Uganda, Zambia, and Ghana by creating safe and supportive educational environments for girls [2]. - The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) in Zambia has enabled over 617,000 young women to complete secondary education since 2001, fostering leadership and community roles [3]. Group 2: Empowerment through Education - Peng Liyuan, during the ceremony, stressed the need for women to be equipped with science education to thrive in a technologically advanced world [5][6]. - China's educational statistics show significant progress in gender parity, with women making up 50.76% of higher education enrollments, an increase of 14.15 percentage points since 1995 [7]. - The China Women's Development Foundation's "Exploring the Future" program has introduced over 8,200 girls to STEM fields, linking academic learning with practical applications [8]. Group 3: China's Global Commitment - China has actively supported gender equality initiatives globally, co-establishing the UNESCO Prize and implementing various programs that have trained over 200,000 women from more than 180 countries [10]. - Peng emphasized China's commitment to advancing women's science education and expressed a desire for deeper cooperation with UNESCO to enhance capacity-building in this area [11].

Have you ever questioned the nature of your reality. That was one of the opening lies in the science fiction series Westworld posed to Dolores, an AI powered robotic and the main female character who later developed human consciousness. So I ask you, have you ever questioned the nature of your reality.That involves having human consciousness, understanding your identity, and asserting your self authority to write your own life story rather than allowing others to program it for you. Today, AI is evolving at ...

Overcoming Adversity & Finding Purpose - The individual experienced a significant life change at age nine due to the loss of their mother, leading to a decline in academic performance, motivation, and health [1][2] - Exposure to the story of Shomi Hassan Churi, who channeled her grief into action by founding Awareness 360 after losing her mother to diarrheal diseases, inspired the individual to take action [5][6] - Diarrheal diseases caused over 117 万 (1.17 million) deaths worldwide in 2021 [6] Activism & Social Impact - The individual joined Awareness 360 and led social action projects focused on gender equality, water sanitation, and hygiene [6][10] - One project involved a reusable pad workshop on a remote island to address the lack of menstrual hygiene education and resources, benefiting marginalized communities [11][12] - The individual's social action work was recognized with the Awareness 360 Fellow of the Year award in 2018, leading to an international trip to Malaysia [14] Leadership & Global Engagement - The individual launched the Awareness 360 Fellowship Program, a global initiative that has brought together over 500 youths from more than 70 countries across six continents [16] - The individual received the Diana Award for their humanitarian work [18]

Gender Equality & Economic Impact - The discussion revolves around reimagining equality beyond surface-level implementations, focusing on mindset shifts and addressing "convenient inequalities" [2][5] - The report highlights that 16 million (1.6% cr) women-led businesses in India employ 27 million (2.7% cr) people, indicating significant economic transformation [6] - Women drive financial decisions in 91% of urban and 87% of rural households in India [8] - India has closed the gender gap in bank account ownership [8] Leadership & Representation - While only 8% of CEOs in India are women, this is ahead of the global average, showcasing Asia's leadership in this area [6] Societal Shifts & Future Outlook - The analysis emphasizes that true equality means providing equal footing for all, not just offering advantages to some [6] - The report advocates for creating inclusive cultures where everyone feels welcome and empowered, moving beyond labels and permissions [10] - The call to action is to reimagine equality in everyday interactions, from WhatsApp groups to hiring practices, by adopting new perspectives [11]