This year for International Women’s Day, we showcase some of the women from the European Space Agency’s most recent female leadership recruits: Céline Begon, Christine Boelsche, Céline Folsché and Ildiko Raczne Szoke.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March is #GiveToGain, emphasising the importance of reciprocal support and community. Advancing gender equality is about multiplying opportunities for everyone to thrive. Whether through visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more interconnected world.

This mentality is reflected in the attention to gender balance as one of the main pillars of ESA’s Diversity and Inclusiveness efforts. Over the years, ESA has implemented concrete actions to increase the representation of women at the agency and to ensure an inclusive and supporting work environment, from strengthening talent acquisition measures and working to reduce bias in the hiring process to promoting internal women networks and providing opportunities for professional growth.

Read more at: https://www.esa.int/About_Us/Diversity_and_Inclusiveness/Meet_ESA_s_newest_female_leadership