An expedition from 76 women will travel to Antarctica to combat gender inequality
'26.06.2017'
Source: CNN
In February, 2018 will go to Antarctica again. expedition from women alone. Researchers from the sixth continent want to refute the view that “beard” is needed to conquer the ice.
76 women intend to travel to Antarctica for the second time as part of the program Homeward Bound. Their goal is not only to study the nature and climatic features of the southern continent, but also to remind the world of gender equality in all walks of life.
The first expedition Homeward Bound took place in 2016 year, then 76 women researchers also went to the South Pole - it was the largest women's expedition to the continent.
"Women are able to bring their own unique approach to research, as well as a number of additional skills - not only as scientists, but also as leaders," said program organizer Jessica Melbourne-Thomas.
During the next trip, the project participants intend to study animal colonies and the influence of Antarctica on climate change. According to them, this is not entertainment, and they are going not to "play with penguins," but to engage in hard work. Among the group of researchers will be girls of different professions and from different countries.
One of the members of the mission, 30-year-old fashion designer from France, Deborah Pardo, said that the desire to work to improve the planet came to her after she became a mother.
According to the founders of the movement Homeward BoundThis is precisely the idea that lies in their slogan: “Mother nature needs a daughter.”
It is planned to make two trips to Antarctica in February 2018 of the year. To take their place on board, candidates must send a short video with a story about themselves. Place on the ship will cost 15 thousand dollars. In addition, research organizers are looking for sponsors to help make the program more accessible. As part of a global campaign, they want to form a pool of 1000 women who have proven that the representatives of the "weaker sex" can also influence the world of science.
