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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

For centuries, women around the world have made important contributions to the

sciences and advancement of technologies. However, their efforts and

achievements were often not highlighted as much as they deserved. The

International Women's Day is celebrated globally to commemorate the

achievements of women while recognising their contribution towards building a

sustainable future. In conjunction with International Women's Day, Sunway

University is celebrating its female scientists who have contributed

significantly in propelling the University towards being among the top cited

research universities in Malaysia.

In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal No.5 Gender Equality,

Sunway University has been a pioneer in this sector and have led the way in

this aspiration through Goal No.4, the power of Quality Education. The

University has played a leading role in recognising and acknowledging the role

of female scientists in the University, the nation and the world in addressing

global challenges and impact.

Sunway University has female scientists across various sectors such as

Engineering and Technology, Arts, Medical and Life Sciences, Hospitality and

Service Management, Mathematical Sciences, Business, English Language and

Sustainable Development. The University's female researchers collaborate with

experts locally and internationally by applying their knowledge to satisfy and

advance human needs at the same time ensure planetary health.

Professor Elizabeth Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Education Group, who

was recently awarded with UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Regional Awards for

Leadership Commitment said, "SEG as a whole is committed to gender equality,

now even more so with our commitment to the UN SDGs. Over the 30 years I have

been here now, it has been amazing to see the increasing number of women within

our campus community, especially academics, researchers and leaders. We are

proud of our women researchers who are paving the way forward in the scientific

community and believe celebrating their achievements will inspire a generation

of young female scientists for the future."

Sunway University is also committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals or the UNSDGs, especially goals no. 4 – Quality Education,

no. 5 – Gender Equality and no. 10 – Reduced Inequalities. The University

fosters gender equality as part of many efforts to build an inclusive work

environment, as they believe men and women bring different strengths to the

workplace.

Professor Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Executive Director of Sunway Centre For

Planetary Health said, "It is often said that women hold up half the sky. As a

medical practitioner, with a long humanitarian and development career, I have

witnessed the courage, strength and resilience among women in different

challenging settings. I am constantly reminded that where women are respected

and where gender equality thrives, the entire community benefits from better

health outcomes, better education, and stronger community bonds. This is why I

am now committed to advancing the University's mission towards sustainability,

of both people and planet as one interconnected system – that is planetary

health. As a woman, I know that change happens when we are collaborative,

relational, intuitive, empathetic and focus on results, which are inherent

qualities of feminist leadership."

Professor Sibrandes Poppema, President of Sunway University stated, "For the

world to step up to a better future, 100% of humanity needs to be involved." At

Sunway Education Group, women make up more than 65 percent of the workforce,

including top management roles. Various policies in place including Flexible

Work Arrangements for Mothers, Anti-Sexual Harassment, as well as Diversity and

Inclusion ensures both female and male employees' welfare and wellbeing.

SOURCE: Sunway University

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