International Day of Women and Girls in Science

11/02/2020

“He [God] created them male and female, and he blessed them and called them “human”.”

Genesis 5:2, The Bible

Today the UN champions the FEMALE half of the human race's involvement in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths), which includes the medical disciplines.

To mark this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we bring you the story of Katherine Jin - a young female scientist and how her scientific invention helps safeguard health workers.

Have a look at this video, showing how a female scientist made the disinfection of PPE suits so much more effective. At this time of another emerging infectious disease epidemic, such inspiration is poignant.

In our own corner of medicine, women are powerful advocates: we push for change in humanitarian offender healthcare and the prevention of torture and ill-treatment across the world.

Within our own organisation, females make up:-
- >50% of our board
- >66% of our managers
- >90% of our personnel, which includes volunteers.

You have more potential, more power than you might currently believe possible. So come and join us - or whatever corner of STEM you love most!