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The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is the UNESCO programme to promote and strengthen the role of women scientists from the Global South in science and technology.

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Announcement
September 15, 2025

OWSD Executive Board 2025-2027

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Breaking News
May 19, 2025

Call for Applications open for 2025 OWSD WISDOM Master's scholarships …

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Breaking News
April 11, 2025

2024 OWSD Early Career fellows gather for orientation workshop in …

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OWSD Programmes

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PhD Fellows for

Young Leaders
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Fellowship for

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Challenges

OWSD community is dedicated to address the world most pressing challenges through innovation, collaboration and scientific excellence.

Agriculture and Food Security

Biodiversity & Environmental Conservation

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Medicine and Health

Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Renewable Energy

Water and Sanitation