Resources for Women: Past Events

"Women & Water": International Women´s Day 2007

8 March 2007 | In many developing countries, women and girls walk on average six kilometres each day to fetch water. They carry around 20 kilograms - the equivalent of a cabin luggage - on their heads. Full Story »

INSTRAW Interview with Anita Nilsson

IAEA Anita Nilsson was interviewed by the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women. Interview » [pdf]

Nobel Prize Money to Fund Cancer & Nutrition Fellowships in Developing World

25 November 2005 | The Nobel Peace Prize money awarded to the Agency will be used to create a fund for fellowships and training to improve cancer management and childhood nutrition in the developing world, the IAEA Board of Governors decided at its meeting in Vienna. Full Story »

Women Honoured At WNA

8 September 2005 | The IAEA´s Dr. Gabriele Voigt and Dr. Anita Nilsson were among fourteen eminent women honoured during the 30^th Annual Symposium of the World Nuclear Association (WNA), held in London. Full Story »

International Women´s Day 2005

11 March 2005 | On International Women´s Day on 8 March, Dame Margaret Anstee, first female UN Under Secretary-General gave a keynote address at the IAEA in Vienna. Her story highlights how far women and men have come in their quest for equality, peace and development. Full Story »

International Women´s Day 2004

8 March 2004 | International Women´s Day on 8 March 2004 focused on the devastating toll HIV/AIDS takes on women, and their critical role in fighting the virus. IAEA activities are taking the edge off hardship, as efforts continue to reduce poverty and improve women´s health in developing countries. Full Story »