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RATIONALE Persistent systemic inequalities are observed for women in Astronomy and STEM fields throughout their professional journeys. Effectively addressing these challenges requires a proactive approach focused on raising awareness, supported by comprehensive statistical data. This approach is crucial for closely monitoring career hurdles and addressing underlying barriers to workplace equality, contributing significantly to rectifying the leaky pipeline effect and gender imbalances in STEM careers. The International Astronomical Union Women in Astronomy (IAU WiA) working group, an integral part of the IAU Executive Committee, is dedicated to increasing awareness of gender balance issues and the status of women in Astronomy. The group is committed to supporting the global aspirations of female astronomers and taking concrete actions to promote equal opportunities for both women and men in the field of astronomy. The acting IAU WiA Working Group has established a new organizing committee, unveiling a comprehensive four-point plan designed to strengthen various aspects of the group's mission, such as:
This year the IAU Executive Committee WiA WG is pleased to announce its collaboration with the African Astronomical Society and the African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) in hosting the WiA session for the XXXII IAU 2024 General Assembly. The purpose of this meeting is to:
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MENTORING SESSION will be held on 9th August 2024 during the Women in Astronomy Lunch session. Link to the XXXII IAU 2024 General Assembly-https://astronomy2024.org/
INVITED SPEAKERS TBD SCIENTIFIC ORGANISING COMMITTEE: Mamta Pommier (Chair, IAU WiA WG, FR), Mirjana Pović (Vice-President, AfAS EC, Ethiopia), Arianna Piccialli, Belinda Wilkes, Alshaimaa Saad, Priya Hasan (Co-Chair, IAU WiA WG, IND), Jolanta Nastula
TECHNICAL/LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE: Mamta Pommier, Mirjana Pović, Alshaimaa Saad, Priya Hasan
CONTACT: Mamta Pommier (Chair, IAU WiA WG, FR) For any queries please contact: iauwia2124@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/view/iau-women-in-astronomy/home?authuser=2
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