Journées Femmes et Sciences - Registration before 15 May 2026

In a context where inequalities in access to scientific careers persist, particularly for women and people from diasporas, the associations UONI and SOSciences'KM reaffirm an essential conviction: science needs all kinds of talent. Gender stereotypes, social barriers and limiting representations still too often influence career choices and career paths, depriving society of innovative and diversified potential. Visit Women and Science« days» are devoted to exploring this crucial interface between diversity, inclusion and scientific excellence. They highlight the careers of women scientists from a wide range of backgrounds, while analysing the practical ways in which access to STEM careers can be promoted.

This second edition, This event, which follows on from the first one organised in the Comoros, is part of a drive to continue and strengthen the actions already underway. Coordinated by Charifat Said Hassane, (team Functional ecology: from socio-ecological systems to molecules/IMBE), this event mobilises interdisciplinary approaches, combining testimonials, academic research, feedback and practical workshops, to understanding the obstacles, promoting inspiring models and proposing workable solutions.

Firmly focused on impact, these days are about more than just making observations. They aim to :

• Inspire young people, especially girls, by providing them with identifiable and varied role models; ;
• Raising awareness families, teachers and socio-economic players to the importance of scientific orientation; ;
• Structuring mentoring and support networks to help people along the way ;
• Contribute more inclusive public and institutional policies.

This ambition can be broken down into three major areas:

1. How can you break through the glass ceiling in the sciences?
   Testimonials from women scientists (researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, technicians) and analysis of structural barriers.
2. How can gender stereotypes be deconstructed in scientific careers?
   Lectures and round tables on unconscious bias, interdisciplinarity and the levers for egalitarian education.
3. What tools can be used to boost the self-confidence and eloquence of young people, particularly girls, in STEM subjects?
   Practical workshops and feedback on speaking out, project management and resilience.