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The 2023 International Day of Girls and Women in Science in Qatar
This event brings together the strategies to empower women in the State of Qatar's digital transformation, which has made great strides in this field and has become one of the world's most advanced countries in digitization and the use of modern technology.
The theme of the event revolved around the 鈥淪uccess Stories Towards Society 5.0鈥 celebrating the achievements and recognizing the critical role that women and girls play in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It also encouraged an interest in women and girls to participate in scientific disciplines. It promoted attention to the career opportunities and to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
Panelists of the "Success Stories Towards Society 5.0" discussion.
The panel discussion was moderated by Mr. Chaker Ayadi, Lecturer of Mass Communication, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University; with the participation of Mr. Salah Khaled, the Director of the UNESCO Doha and UNESCO Representative in the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen, Dr. Noora Fetais, Associate Professor of Computer Science, College of Engineering - Qatar University, Iman Al Obaidi, Head of Public Relations and Social Media - Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) and Hessa Al-Kuwari, student from College of Engineering - Qatar University, representing Qatar University Young Scientist Center (QUYSC).
To highlight female students' research projects, to organize and host many leading international conferences, forums, and initiatives aimed at spreading scientific culture among girls, and to send many Qatari female students to study scientific disciplines at the world's most prestigious universities at the state's expense.
Mr. Salah Khaled highlighted that harnessing all talent possible is crucial for achieving some of the greatest challenges of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, from improving health to combating climate change. Diversity in research expands the pool of talents, brings in fresh perspectives and more creativity. This Day is a reminder that the participation of women and girls in sciences should be strengthened.
By the end of the event, a group of students were honored for their win in the 鈥淒ecember Al-Adaam鈥 competition and a tour was held for the Scientific Photo Gallery in partnership with Qatar University Young Scientist Center (QUYSC).
Since 2015, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science has aimed at raising awareness on the issue and recognizing the role that women and girls play in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened as drivers to address major global challenges and achieve all the sustainable development goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda.
