The GWB event will be held on February 9, 2021: www.iupac.org/gwb
Invitation
Women and men from all types of educational and scientific organizations from high schools to universities, to scientific societies, government and industry organizations are welcome to
organize breakfast events either virtually or in person (per local COVID-19 safety guidelines).
Breakfast events can be small or large, formal or casual, and we encourage each breakfast team to reach out and connect with another team. GWB events are designed to be a catalyst for change towards greater diversity in science www.iupac.org/gwb. Event organizers and
participants can strengthen their activities by connecting with other events locally and across
sectors. For example, an event at a university may want to partner with another event at a
nearby industry or government location.
Successful events held in 2019 and 2020 have demonstrated the need to build a network
of both women and men working together to address the barriers and inequalities faced by
women in science. IUPAC is in a unique position to serve as a leading organization and global
platform where these difficult and persistent issues can be addressed in a transparent
manner. The IUPAC Global Women’s Breakfast, GWB2021 will be held on February 9, 2021, two days prior to the United Nations Day of Women and Girls in Science. Goal 5 of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals is: Achieve gender equality and empower all women
and girls. As quoted in the recent Gender Gap in Science study, and stated by the UN:
“Gender Equality is not only a fundamental human right, but a necessary foundation for a
peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.”
