At the close of ICWES20, INWES President Dr Sarah Peers delivered these words of thanks to PTC-WEN and the conference community. We share her closing address in full below. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to PTC-WEN for this conference. Your dedication, your careful planning, and your commitment to bringing together […]
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#ICWES20 Gala Dinner. The moment the lights dimmed, Current President Sarah Peers crossed the room with flowers in her arms — walking toward Founding President Professor Monique Frize and Founding Secretary-General Claire Deschênes, elegant in her red shawl. A seed planted decades ago, blooming that night. 🌱 Also in the room: Immediate Past President Jung
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It’s happening now! ICWES20 opens August 4–7 in the Philippines, bringing together women in STEM from every continent. If you’re registered—great! Head to icwes20.com to finalize your schedule. Curious about the program? You’ll find over 50 technical papers, inspiring keynotes, and special sessions including Youth Empowerment: Next Generation in STEM. Whether you’re attending in person
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Save the Date: 5 August 2026We’re hosting an interactive World Café workshop for young professionals, emerging leaders, and mentors who care about the future of women in STEM. When: Tuesday, 5 August 2026 · 10:00–12:00 (UTC+8)Format: Hybrid (in-person + online—join us however works for you!)What: Intimate small-group discussions on big questions about women, STEM, and
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Join the UNESCO thematic session on Friday, 17 July 2026 (9:30–10:45 AM CEST), live from Paris and online. While women make up one-third of researchers globally, they remain significantly underrepresented in scientific leadership and policymaking. Organized by UNESCO and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) under the International Decade of
Dear INWES members and colleagues, We are delighted to invite you to the 20th International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES20), a landmark gathering for women in STEM fields worldwide. This premier event will be collocated with the 10th Philippine Women Engineers and Scientists Summit, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across
Dear INWES members, We have the pleasure to announce the publication of Issue #45 of our newsletter, now available online. Please use this link to access the full newsletter. After a period of focused work behind the scenes, we are excited to reconnect with you through this issue. Thank you for your ongoing support and
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Dear INWES members, We have the pleasure to announce the publication of Issue #44 of our newsletter, which was released in December 2025. Our apologies for the delayed posting on the website. Please use this link to access the full newsletter. We would also like to thank you all for your support in 2025. Please
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UNESCO has opened the call for applications and nominations for the 2026 International Literacy Prizes. Literacy educators, organizations, and governments from around the world are invited to submit outstanding programmes that have made a meaningful contribution to literacy as a driver of human empowerment and sustainable development. Every year, the prizes are organized around a
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2026 INWES-APNN Conference Website It is our great delight to announce that 2026 INWES-APNN Conference will be held on November 3rd–5th, 2026, at the National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) in the vibrant harbor city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. In an era when humanity faces unprecedented environmental and ecological challenges, this gathering stands as both a call
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