Women in radiation (WiR)—a perspective for the strengthening of radiation protection

Voigt, Gabriele and Martinez, Nicole E and Garnier-Laplace, Jacqueline and Maher, Florence and Cousins, Claire and Hirth, Gillian and Czarwinski, Renate and Sapoi, Ruxandra and Suzuki, Kazuyo and Qiu, Rui and Belinco, Melina and Di Giorgio, Marina (2022) Women in radiation (WiR)—a perspective for the strengthening of radiation protection. Journal of Radiological Protection, 42 (1). 010502. ISSN 0952-4746

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Abstract

Gender balance refers to the equitable treatment and access to opportunities for all genders. In order to achieve true gender balance, a variety of proactive approaches developed collaboratively, with insight from multiple perspectives, need to be implemented. With that purpose, the participation of women in professions related to radiation and radiation protection was prioritised and given high visibility by allocating a 'Women in Radiation' (WiR) Special Session at the 15th International Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA), hosted by South Korea on 20 January 2021. In this session, various issues related to gender balance and equity/equality were highlighted by the panellists, and further elaborated in a subsequent discussion with attendees. The main goal of the WiR Special Session was to convene women from different organisations, career and age stages, disciplines and countries, in particular to consider the Asian–Oceanic vision and status of gender equality, along with other topics to support a 'Call for Action', with concrete recommendations subsequently provided to IRPA. The discussion stressed the main needs and challenges faced by women working in various radiation fields, along with raising awareness of possible professional and employment opportunities. This paper identifies some steps necessary to encourage, enhance and support the inclusion of more diversity in nuclear professions with specific emphasis on women. In conclusion, gender balance and equality must be at the heart of any strategic plan for the future of the radiological protection profession; international cooperation between relevant bodies is essential for success and could serve as a catalyst for specific policy statements aimed at achieving a balanced representation of women in radiological protection.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Eprint Open STM Press > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2023 12:13
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2023 05:45
URI: http://library.go4manusub.com/id/eprint/887

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