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How international conferences can help bring women in physics together
- International Conference on Women in Physics (ICWIP) organized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) allows women in physics from diverse backgrounds and cultures to share their experiences and showcase various challenges they face.
- The 8th ICWIP, organised by India in 2023, saw participation from 300 colleagues from 57 countries.
- Gender bias, negative stereotypes, and lack of support in workplaces remain major issues to be addressed.
- Women often struggle with work-life balance and face a unique set of challenges resulting from their socioeconomic status and identity.
- The Limit Less campaign by the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, encouraging students to study physics after 16 years, is contributing positively.
- Other initiatives like the STEM Returner programme, Athena SWAN, and Physics Inclusion Award aim to improve women's prospects.
- Intersectionality will play an important role in shaping future equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
- Participation is not limited to women and academia and industry are seeking representation from all stages of career.
- International conferences provide an opportunity for women in physics to collaborate on issues that affect them and be catalysts for positive change for future generations.
- The conference fosters a community of women in physics from various countries who share passion for the subject and pave the way forward for future generations.
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