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Well yes, and 'ended the XXVII meeting of the General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union. Also this time the turnout and 'was great, have alternated staff meetings, scientific symposia, public lectures, cultural events, Brazilian, were announced the new committees, accept new subscriptions and new resolutions were adopted.

Well, one of them, you believe it?, Whose theme is "Women". Nothing compared to Pluto, I agree, that shook our solar system and the community 'scientific entire three years ago in Prague.
Indeed, the resolution B4 is titled: "On supporting women in Astronomy." Find below the English text. And then
and 'presented a fun calendar for the year 2009, prepared by astronomers English in 3 different languages \u200b\u200b[Galician, Castilian and Catalan] and then translated into English. You can find it on the English site:
astronomia2009.es/Proyectos_pilares/Ella_es_una_Astronoma /

The other news', adopted resolutions, photos, and more on the IAU website.

Ginevra Trinchieri


IAU RESOLUTION 2009 B4

On Supporting Women in Astronomy

The International Astronomical Union XXVII General Assembly, recalling
1. the UN Millennium Development Goal 3: promote gender equality and empower women,
2. the IAU/UNESCO International Year of Astronomy 2009 goal 7: improve the gender-balanced representation of scientists at all levels and promote greater involvement by underrepresented minorities in scientific and engineering careers,

recognizing

1. that individual excellence in science and astronomy is independent of gender,
2. that gender equality is a fundamental principle of human rights.

considering

1. the role of the IAU Working Group for Women in Astronomy,
2. the role of the IYA2009 Cornerstone Project She is an Astronomer,

Resolves

1. that IAU members should encourage and support the female Their astronomers in communities,
2. That IAU members and National Representatives Should Encourage National Organisations to break down barriers and ENSURE That Men and women are given equal opportunities to pursue a successful career in astronomy at all levels and career steps.