The International Forum of Women Scientists of Central Asia "SheSCIENCE 2026" took place.
SheSCIENCE 2026" International Forum of Central Asian Women Scientists is a prestigious international event aimed at supporting women working in science, recognizing their achievements and developing regional cooperation.
Mustafina F.U., Head of the Biotechnology Laboratory of the TASHKENT BOTANICAL GARDEN NAMED AFTER ACADEMICIAN F.N. RUSANOV AT THE INSTITUTE OF BOTANY OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE REPUBLIC OF UZBEKISTAN, also participated in the forum. The forum discussed topical areas such as women's participation in science and innovation, regional and global cooperation, sustainable development, ecology, medicine, engineering, digital technologies, biotechnology. About 200 women scientists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan participated in the forum. Zulayho, Chairperson of the Women's Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mahkamova, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Kungirotboy Sharipov, President of the Academy of Sciences Shavkat Ayupov and international experts delivered speeches.
Goals and topics of the forum:
The main goal is to strengthen the scientific potential and role of Central Asian women scientists, support them and develop regional and international scientific cooperation.
The following topical areas were discussed at the forum:
Women's participation in science and innovation and ensuring gender equality
Sustainable development, ecology and medicine
Engineering, digital technologies and biotechnology.
For information: According to UNESCO, the average share of women in science worldwide is 31.5%. Women make up 6.1% of Nobel Prize winners. SheSCIENCE 2026 is not only a platform for discussing science, but also It serves as an important international platform for supporting women scientists, sharing their experiences, and fostering new collaboration opportunities.
