UN partners Makers Global to empower young Lankan women
View(s):UN Women in collaboration with the Makers Global in Sri Lanka are conducting a series of capacity building programmes designed to mentor and support young women to enter high-growth industries in the fields of Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The MakHer programme which started in August 2024, is part of a project funded by the Republic of Korea to advance implementation of Sri Lanka’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
The programme’s recent event brought together 120 undergraduate students, industry leaders and representatives from the development sector to discuss the critical intersections between advancing young women’s aspirations in STEM careers
and fostering ecosystems conducive to women’s
economic empowerment.
Delivering the keynote address at the event, H.E. Miyon Lee, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea stated, “Ensuring the economic empowerment of women, especially in STEM fields, is essential for peace and development. During crises too, technology driven responses and women’s diverse perspectives and innovations can help improve social cohesion and provide solutions that can contribute to addressing inequalities and potential drivers of conflict”.
The MakHer programme recognizes that advancing women’s participation in STEM is essential not only for inclusive development but also for addressing the stark gender gap in Sri Lanka’s labour force, where women predominantly occupy low-skilled and informal work.
Ramaaya Salgado, Head of Office at UN Women Sri Lanka highlighted that, “Women continue to be underrepresented in fields like the tech industry, which is largely recognised as one of the fastest-growing and highest-paying sectors in the world.
Nevindaree Premarathne, CEO of the Makers Global said, “Advancing young women in STEM is about building a future where quality education, gender equality, and economic growth thrive through innovation.
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