Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Indian Kashmir police: Five people were killed in the Indian Jammu region in attacks launched by Pakistan this morning.
Pakistani media: Pakistani spy planes arrive in New Delhi.
United States of America: US State Department: Secretary Rubio offered America's assistance in initiating constructive talks aimed at avoiding future conflicts.
United States: US State Department: Rubio continued to urge Pakistan and India to find ways to de-escalate tensions.
United States of America: US State Department: Secretary Marco Rubio spoke with the Pakistani Army Chief of Staff today.
Pakistan Army: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif convenes National Command Authority meeting.
Powerful explosions in several India-administered Kashmir areas: AP
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Pakistan citing Pakistani sources: The Pakistani army targeted more than 20 Indian military sites.
Indian air operations are currently underway in Pakistan: Reuters citing an Indian military source.
Pakistani Army announces targeting of Pathankot and Udhampur airbases in India.

Survey: Half of women scientists worldwide were sexually harassed

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 18 Mar 2023 09:54
2 Min Read

According to the survey conducted by the Ipsos polling firm on behalf of L'Oreal Foundation, almost half of the cases took place after the MeToo movement emerged in 2017.

  • x
  • Survey: half of women scientists have been sexually harassed
    Silvina Sonzogni (R), a researcher member of the CONICET, working next to student Eliana Rozowykwiat, at the laboratory of Neurogenetics of the University Buenos Aires, in Buenos Aires, Argentina May 13, 2021 (Reuters)

Half of the women scientists around the world have been sexually harassed at some point during their careers, according to a survey published on Thursday.

The survey included more than 5,000 researchers across 117 countries. 49% of the surveyed women scientists reported having been sexually harassed at least once.

According to the survey conducted by the Ipsos polling firm on behalf of L'Oreal Foundation, almost half of the cases took place after the MeToo movement emerged in 2017.

Only one in five women reported the harassment to their institution, and for 65% of the victims, the harassment affected their careers negatively. 

The poll takers worked in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across more than 50 public and private institutions across the world. 

Related News

Lawmakers push to reveal names in $17M Congress harassment settlements

US army officer guilty of sexual harassment in historic military case

Almost 25% said they were subjected to situations where they were referred to in inappropriate insulting terms, such as doll, babe, or chick. 

25%b reported being asked "intrusive and repeated questions about my private or sex life that make me feel uncomfortable," the survey said.

The majority of the harassment cases were reported to have taken place at the beginning of the victims' careers.

One in five victims do not feel safe at their workplace, and 65% reported that not enough was being done to combat this behavior in the workplace. 

"This survey confirms that science has not been through enough of a revolution since the MeToo movement," Alexandra Palt of L'Oreal Foundation told AFP.

Palt highlighted the need to have an effective and transparent internal reporting system. "If we want to fully harness the potential of women in research, they must feel safe," Palt asserted.

Read next: 1 in 3 Are Sexually Harassed in Australia's Parliament

  • sexual harassment
  • Women's rights
  • women in science

Most Read

Pro-Palestinian protesters march toward the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) headquarters, Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Washington (AP)

US House to vote on bill criminalizing boycott of 'Israel'

  • Politics
  • 3 May 2025
Throughout Operation Prosperity Guardian, current and former US military and intelligence officials expressed disquiet at the enormous “cost offset” involved in battling Ansar Allah. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Zeinab El-Hajj)

Ansar Allah triumphant: US facing Red Sea defeat again

  • Opinion
  • 3 May 2025
Trump cut off contact with Netanyahu, senior Israeli official says

Trump cut off contact with Netanyahu: Israeli media

  • US & Canada
  • 9 May 2025
Pakistan downs an Indian jet and hits a military base in Kashmir escalation.

Pakistan downs 3 Indian jets, hits military base in Kashmir escalation

  • Politics
  • 7 May 2025

Coverage

All
Gaza prevails against genocide

Read Next

All
Bodies of some of the victims of an Israeli army strike on a restaurant, which killed at least 29 people, are transported from the scene to a hospital in Gaza City, May 7, 2025.(AP)
Politics

Israeli strikes massacre multiple families in Gaza, including infants

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, listening to French President Emmanuel Macron prior to a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Thursday, April 17, 2025. (Ludovic Marin, Pool Photo via AP)
Politics

Witkoff says JCPOA deal off the table, but broader Iran talks possible

screengrab
Politics

28th YAF ballistic missile sparks panic, mass sirens across Palestine

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV concelebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, Friday, May 9, 2025 (AP)
Politics

New pope criticized JD Vance and Trump before becoming Pope

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS