Space4Diversity

The Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications isa global non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia.Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the SGAC network of members, volunteers and alumni has grown to more than 15000 members representing more than 150 countries.SGAC was conceived at UNISPACE III in 1999, whereby states resolved, as part of the Vienna Declaration, "To create a council to support the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, through raising awareness and exchange of fresh ideas by youth. The vision is to employ the creativity and vigour of youth in advancing humanity through the peaceful uses space". SGAC holds Permanent Observer status at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) and regularly takes part in the annual meeting, as well as its Legal and Scientific and Technical Subcommittees. SGAC holds consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC), contributing to discussions on the role of space in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Gender equality and diversity are becoming very important issues in the space sector. In the Asia-Pacific region, we can see a significant..

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In the Asia-Pacific region, we can see a significant gap in this area. This is becoming heavily important particularly in promoting more women participation in the space sector in the region.The main objective of this event is to raise awareness of gender diversity in the space sector and empower more women participating and staying in the sector. This event aims to be a platform for knowledge and experience sharing of students, young professionals, and space leaders in Asia-Pacific especially of women, from women entrepreneurs in the industry to scientists. We aim to discuss common challenges and barriers to participation of girls and women in space. Additionally, this event aims to support young women through a short mentoring session. Lastly, this event is open to students, young professionals, and professionals in the space sector.This event is co-organized by the Work-Life Support and Diversity Office of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). JAXA is designated as a core implementing organization that technically supports aerospace development and utilization for the Japanese Government. JAXA performs activities related to aerospace fields ranging from basic research and development to utilization.Website: https://stage.tksc.jaxa.jp/geoffice/en/index.htmlConfirmed speakers and SMEs:Naoko Yamazaki, AstronautDr. Gay Jane Perez, Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology, Philippine Space AgencyVeronica Cesco, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, Co-Founder/CEO, SpaceBaseSoyoung Chung, Korea Aerospace Research InstituteAdila Abdul Satar, ASEAN Business Lead, Aerospace &amp; Satellite SolutionsAmazon Web ServicesHappy Rumiris, LAPAN-BRINAya Iwamoto, Lead, Japan Space Policy, Astroscale

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