PROGRESS REPORT



We are honored to present the 10-year achievements progress report of the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) since the adoption of the UNGA Resolution 70/212, which proclaimed February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This report begins with the inspiring story of the resolution's inception, highlighting the collaborative efforts that led to this significant milestone. It then chronicles a decade of commemoration, celebrating the progress and achievements made in empowering women and girls in science.


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For all countries thriving to use scientific advancement for transformative development programs, it is necessary to grant women equal rights to men, empower women specialized in all fields of sciences and invest in their creative capabilities, recognize their achievements, and involve them in planning and decision-making processes........
---1973



the late HRH Prince Mohammad bin King Faisal (I) of Iraq El-Hashemite

The Founder, Royal Academy of Science International Trust



Outcome Document and Call to Action
8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly



We, the High Representatives of Member States,
having met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 10 February 2023,



Recognizing the contribution of the Women in Science International League for 25 years to the UN system in advocacy activities focused on the rights of women in science, by enhancing the social image of women in science, through the promotion of career opportunities for women in science and for girls who are considering science as their career path and through incentivising the private sector to invest in female youth science education and training amongst other initiatives.


Our Call to Action: We, who are setting out an ambitious and transformational vision of the role of all women and girls in all fields of sciences to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:

Recognize the advisory role that the Women and Girls in Science International League can have in supporting international, regional and local associations, societies, and bodies working on gender equality in all fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), to implement, monitor, and advance partnerships for sustainable development through contributions to the development of policy, frameworks and action plans......

Recognize the Women in Science International League Directory, as an instrument to feature women scientists and experts from various disciplines, to facilitate their participation in dialogues, consultations, and collaboration within the Member States and the international community...


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No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it"

---- H.E. Luccock



to Everyone Supported our Programs and to our associates who have light the flame with us



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Our Mission and Strategic Objectives



RASIT has main priorities to achieve equity and accessibility of Science for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development .



I.D.E.A.S.



Bringing Everyone Forward



Policy, Frameworks and Action Plans



Having the advisory role to support international, regional and national bodies to develop, implement, monitor, and advance policy, frameworks and action plans to achieve Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in all fields of sciences.



Science for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development



Support and promote science- and green technology-based solutions for world challenges.



Science Education



​Transforming Science Education from primary to higher education and beyond, Capacity Development for Science Teachers, strengthens science education systems, and responds to contemporary global challenges through science education with gender equality as an underlying principle.



Science & Society



Nurture RASIT “Science and Society for Sustainable Development” as a tool to bridge between the two cultures: Science and Humanities, the creation, development, and consequences of science and technology in their historical, cultural, and social contexts, and promote multi-lingual dimension of science and technology to ensure equal opportunities for women and girls in science worldwide,



Science and Culture for Peace and Development



Recognize the interplay and interdependency between science, technology, and diplomacy, identify conditions and propose tools to put science, technology, and innovation at the heart of diplomacy, and showcase the need to integrate understanding of social aspects and cultural dimensions in diplomacy especially with capacity development.



STEM... STEAM or SCIENCE!
What do we mean by SCIENCE?



Science means all-encompassing knowledge based on scholarship and research undertaken in the physical, biological, engineering, medical, natural and social disciplines, including the arts and humanities, which is underpinned by methodologies that build up and test increased understanding about our world and beyond.



HRH Princess Dr. Nisreen El-Hashemite, RASIT's Executive Director

Founder President, Women in Science International League



Our Vision





RASIT is well recognized internationally as the first non-governmental body to facilitate UN General Assembly Resolutions, especially the UN GA resolution 70/212 proclaiming February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
The League works at the nexus of STEAM and gender to provide high quality policy solutions and recommendations to broadening participation of women across all disciplines by maintaining visibility of women in science issues in policy and development international fora and promote consensus on evidence-based policy development and implementation (including strategic priorities and alignment of resources).
Our Vision:To ensure gender equity, diversity and inclusion in all fields of science through developing partnership for development to realize the women in science rights to the highest attainable standard of education and employment in the years to 2030 and beyond andSupporting members and partner organizations to align their strategic directions and catalyze collective action to achieve full participation of women in science in Decision Making and Sustainable Development Programs..



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MEDIA CENTER



THINK SCIENCE ... THINK PEACE
Global Campaign



HRH Princess Nisreen El-Hashemite meeting with the H.E. Mr. Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the role Women are playing in science-based solutions for SDG6 and its nexus, and the urgent need for Science Diplomacy for Peace and Prosperity in the world.


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MALTA, the First World Capital of Women & Girls in Science



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From a Girl in Science to A Medical Doctor: Meghna Badami



RASIT 's Youth Representative, Dr. Meghna Badami of India graduated with her Medical Degree. Currently, she serves as a medical intern at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, and VP of External Affairs at InciSion - International Student Surgical Network


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Science Princess Awards



Nominations are opened for the 2024 Science Princess Awards.



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WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY HIGH-LEVEL FORUM



RASIT and Malta are organizing the first Forum on Women in Diplomacy for Socio-Economic Sustainable Development.

The forum was held at the UNHQ virtually on 23 June 2023.


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OuR Blind Fellow Scientists



Speaking at the 8th International Day of Women & Girls in Science Assembly, held on 10 February 2023 at the United Nations HQ in NYC, Dr. Wanda Diaz Merced , a Blind Professor of Astrophysics at the European Gravitational Observatory in Pisa, Italy, and the founding member of RASIT's global Campaign "Science in Braille", stressed on the importance of making science accessible and the need to include Blind professionals as agents for change in the sustainable development programs.


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New Director for the Women in Science International Directory



Prof. Joumana Toufaily of Lebanon has been appointed to serve as the Director of the Women in Science International Directory.

Prof. Toufaily is the Director of Laboratory of Applied Studies for Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy at the Lebanese University.


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Our Member Prof. Céline Merheb



Prof. Céline Merheb, a member of the Women in Science International League, and a Professor of Political Sciences, has been appointed to serve as RASIT's Director for International Relations and Program Incubator.


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It is imperative to note that none of the fields of science can progress and advance without a healthy social environment based on equality between men and women in all areas of life. Definitely, science will not thrive and advance in weak and poorly structured societies, where discrimination and distinction between women and men exist.
--- 1973



the late HRH Prince Mohammad bin King Faisal (I) of Iraq El-Hashemite

The Founder, Royal Academy of Science International Trust



Royal Academy of Science International Trust



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