The 10th UN Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals, was held on 7-9 May 2025 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Theme of the Forum was “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, and evidence-based science and technology solutions and innovations for the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs for leaving no one behind”

The opening speeches were given by the following leaders: H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, the President of United Nations Economic and Social Council; Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Mr. Li Junhua, the Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, UN DESA. The Keynote speaker was given by H.E. Ms. Amal EL Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, Kingdom of Morocco.

The Executive Director of AFoWYESTI, Prof Ngila gave a presentation as panelist in Session 2: Advancing Science, Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality

The subtheme was in line with the Pact of the Future, which has identified ways to close the gender digital divide and to advance leadership in STI for women and girls. The session focused on removing barriers to the full, equal and meaningful access to and participation and leadership in education, employment and research in STEM fields and also considered how to ensure that advances in technology do not amplify gender inequalities or introduce new risks and challenges for women. In her presentation, Prof Ngila sought to respond to the following questions: Q1. What best practices and policies have led to increased recruitment, retention, and career progression of women in STEM? Q2. How can organizations, universities, and industries implement sustainable gender-inclusive career pathways?