Summary
The Women and Girls in Astronomy Program (WGAP) inspires and supports women, girls, and underrepresented genders in the field of astronomy. The program is implemented by the IAU North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (NA-ROAD). The NA-ROAD held a call for projects for the 2023 cycle and selection concluded in May. Ten unique astronomy for development projects were selected. These projects are aimed at addressing and challenging the underrepresentation of women and girls in astronomy from a variety of perspectives. The program has been possible thanks to the support of the Heising-Simons Foundation. The North American Region includes the United States and U.S. Territories, Canada, Mexico, Greenland, and several island nations of the Caribbean.