International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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International Day of
Women and Girls in Science 2022

"Water Unites Us"

Part of the episodes of “Research Wednesday Series” at Qatar University

Celebrated internationally since the resolution of the UN General Assembly in December 2015, and placed under the responsibility of UNESCO and UN Women, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women scientists, while encouraging new generations of girls to face new scientific challenges.

The event aims to advance the gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. This Day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened as drivers for peace and sustainable development.

This year’s Fourth Edition of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, organized by QU in collaboration with UNESCO Office in Doha and the Qatar National Commission for Education, Sciences and Culture, will focus on the contribution of women and girls towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal 6 "clean water and sanitation for all".

Water, the ‘blue gold’, is the most precious natural resource. It is not only essential for survival, but also plays an important role for developing national economies, sustaining the environment and enriching social and cultural dimensions of societies. From this perspective, the value of water is certainly incalculable and limitless. However, the current waste and misuse that we witness in almost every sector is a clear display of the fact that we all too often think of water exclusively in terms of its cost price, without realizing its tremendous value, which is impossible to price.

Throughout the event, women scientists, policy-makers, teachers and experts will each share their knowledge, views and innovations supporting national and global efforts in achieving water security. This will provide an opportunity to showcase the significant contribution of girls and women in science and technology.

Event Program

16 February 2022 9:00 – 11:00 AM
WebEx platform/Qatar University, Research Complex (H10), auditorium
Hybrid
Bilingual (English and Arabic)

Event Program
Time	Topic and Speaker
9:00 – 9:05 AM	Welcoming Address Prof. Mariam Al-Maadeed Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
9:05 – 9:10 AM	UNESCO GCC speech Dr. Anna Paolini, Director, UNESCO Regional Office in Doha and UNESCO Representative in the Arab States of the Gulf and Yemen
9:10 – 9:30 AM	Keynote speech Dr. Mai Al-Ghanem – Senior Biologist, Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Municipality Dr. Marwa Al-Ghanem - Environmental Lab Head, Ministry of Environment & Climate Change
9:30 - 10:30 AM	Panel discussion (Water Unites Us) Moderator: Dr. Noora Al-Shamari, Environmental Science Center (ESC), Qatar University Topics to discuss: Zahrah Saif Al-Abri, Research Assistant in UNESCO Chair on Aflaj Studies-Archaeohydrology, Nizwa University, Oman - about Water and Heritag ConocoPhillips- Ms. Mashael Al-Mass- about Water Innovation & Application Noor Bader, Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University Prof. Reema Tayyem, College of Health Sciences, Qatar University Ms. Fatima Al-Mesnad, Head (Community Awareness & Development), Kahramaa
10:30 – 10:40 AM	Honoring ceremony of female scientists by Prof. Mariam Al-Maadeed, and Prof. Asmaa Al-Thani. Speech by a LOREAL-UNESCO winner in Dubai Dr. Nura Adam Mohammed, Research Associate, Biomedical Research Center
10:40– 10:50 AM	Closing Address Ms. Munera Al-Kuwari, Administrative Affairs Expert Qatar National Commission for Education, Culture and Science

How to Attend

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