Women in science went through an individual and shared struggle to gain their rightful place next to men. According to the European Commission we should celebrate female innovation in science. Nevertheless, millions of girls and women are still denied access to education all over the world. The struggle our ancestors went through is still going on. In our culture, education and exploiting your talent is obvious. For many girls a free life is not even an option.
Many organisations list up the advantages of girls education, while it is in fact a universal human right. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural organisation estimates that the human right of education is essential for the exercise of all other human rights. I am troubled by the fact that next to great innovations and development in science, there is no adequate policy to secure this basic right to education.
I am determined to support organisations improving this situation for girls. Throughout my career in science I want to promote free access to schools for all children and adults. The more people are able to develop themselves, the more we can be innovative and find answers to the current questions in science, medicine and technology. From what I see around me in life, women can make a difference in this quest and I want to be a part in making this difference.
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