What is this?
- It is an open association of women working in the nuclear industry or with ionizing radiation.
- It operates as a section of the Hungarian Nuclear Society since 1994.
- It is the Hungarian section of WiN Global.
Why is it needed?
- It is a unique way of public communication regarding nuclear energy.
- It helps promoting the Hungarian nuclear sector.
- Operates as part of an active international organization.
What do we do?
- We try to establish dialogue, especially with women.
- We try to show a real and down-to-earth picture of nuclear energy and its effects on the environment.
- We try to help build up trust towards nuclear energy.
- We try to work together with organizations of similar interests and aims.
WiN GLOBAL (Women in Nuclear)
International association of women in the nuclear field
What is this?
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An international organization of women working all over the nuclear field:
engineers, scientists, doctors, sociologists, etc. - Founded in 1993 on the initiative of Swiss and Swedish women.
- It has about 2000 members from 68 countries.
Why is it needed?
- Humanity uses nuclear energy but very few people understand it.
- The communication between the nuclear industry and the public must be strengthened.
- To enhance the trust in the use of nuclear energy.
What does it do?
- Provides information about nuclear energy.
- Helps start local WiN organizations in several countries.
- Helps exchange ideas, experiences between the member countries.
Our Message:
- Radiation has been part of life since the beginning.
- The nuclear industry protects the environment in its every endeavor.
- Nuclear energy has to play a vital role in fulfilling the energy demand of the future.
- Nuclear energy has its risks but the operators take their responsibility seriously and apply the strictest safety policy.
- The aim of the international nuclear cooperation is to enhance safety by sharing best practices and through open communication.
- Safety is not just a technical, but an emotional issue as well. The human factor is an important component of safety because people need to feel safe.
If you wish to:
- Receive more information about the activities of WiN Hungary or WiN Global
- Send suggestions about activities promoting nuclear energy
- Work together in creating a new way of communication regarding nuclear energy
Contact us!
WiN Hungary
