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UNESCO exhibits photographs of Indian Women in Science at the Madras Art Guild Festival in Chennai
A UNESCO photo exhibition on the Universe of Indian Women in Science is being held at the Madras Art Guild festival located at the VR Centre, Chennai from 22 September 2023 to 22 October 2023. The photo exhibition is based on the UNESCO publication, A Braided River – The Universe of Indian Women in Science, published in 2022.
The images presented capture the emotions and aspirations of various women scientists, at different stages of their career, in professional as well as personal settings. It highlights women at the frontiers of science and technology in India. Just like the waters of a braided river circumnavigate many obstacles on its way, from the spring to the sea, women scientists in India face many impediments as part of their work and their personal lives.
The aim of the UNESCO exhibition is to increase public support for girls and women entering the fields of science, to promote and retain them in science education and careers, raising awareness on the contribution of women in science, and mainstreaming gender sensitivity in science education and related careers.
If more women are involved in science-policies, engineering, and technology advancement, humanity would have less problems with contemporary issues, including the Triple-Planetary-Crisis.
“This festival encourages budding artists, students to express their art and photography by providing a platform and encouraging them to enroll for the mentorship programme to hone their skills with the help of international and national artists.
The photo exhibition draws upon the recommendations from “A Braided River: The Universe of Indian Women in Science”, some of which include, raising awareness on the value of women in science, mainstreaming gender sensitivity in science education and related careers, and organising communications campaigns on the value of women in science.
Madras Art Guild is a month-long public art festival with the theme “Fine Balance”, supported by Yuj Arts Foundation that launched its third edition on Friday, 22 September 2023.
UNESCO promotes full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace.
