Global Conversations: Women and Girls in Science
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the Aga Khan Museum
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at the Aga Khan Museum with a thought-provoking panel of Muslim women scientists, presented in partnership with Massey College and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. Find inspiration in their stories, careers, and path-breaking research.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to promote gender equality through the empowerment of women and girls and to provide them with full and equal access to participation and leadership opportunities in science.
Mingle with the panellists at a light reception following the discussion.
Mohaddeseh Abdolhosseini
Panellist
Omnia Elebyary
Panellist
Hadeel Mohammad
Panellist
Heba Roble
Panellist
About Massey College
Gifted by The Massey Foundation in 1963, Massey College’s mission is to nourish learning and serve the public good. It is a Centre of discussion where people and ideas intersect to address critical issues related to the rapidly changing world, to bring together cross-cultural and inter-generational understanding and ethical leadership to answer complex problems facing society today.
About the CCUNESCO
The Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO) serves as a bridge between Canadians and the vital work of UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Through its networks and partners, the Commission promotes UNESCO’s values, priorities and programs in Canada and brings the voices of Canadian experts to the international stage. CCUNESCO operates under the authority of the Canada Council for the Arts.
The Museum’s Performing Arts programming is generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation.