{"id":4729,"date":"2026-06-27T12:52:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/?p=4729"},"modified":"2026-06-27T12:52:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T07:52:01","slug":"dawood-global-foundation-and-unoosa-sign-landmark-mou-to-advance-opportunities-for-young-women-in-the-global-space-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/dawood-global-foundation-and-unoosa-sign-landmark-mou-to-advance-opportunities-for-young-women-in-the-global-space-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Dawood Global Foundation and UNOOSA Sign Landmark MoU to Advance Opportunities for Young Women in the Global Space Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vienna, Austria \u2014 The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the Dawood Global Foundation (DGF) through its LADIESFUND Educate a Girl initiative signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Vienna International Centre, headquarters of UNOOSA, during a high-level side event held on the margins of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), a two week summit.<\/p>\n<p>The signing took place as part of the concluding event of the Space4Women Landmark Study on Gender Equality in the Space Sector (2024\u20132026), a three-year global initiative led by UNOOSA with the support of the Republic of Korea to assess and advance gender equality across the international space ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between UNOOSA and the Dawood Global Foundation to facilitate internship and professional development opportunities for young women from Pakistan and other countries pursuing careers in the space sector, helping to expand pathways for greater female participation in science, technology, engineering, space research, and leadership.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4733\" style=\"width: 978px\" class=\"wp-caption 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measurable progress toward gender equality in the space sector.<\/p>\n<p>Following the signing, Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, Founder and President of the Dawood Global Foundation, gave a speech highlighting the importance of ensuring that girls and young women from Pakistan and across the developing world are represented in the future of space exploration, research, innovation, and leadership.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4731\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4731\" src=\"http:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM.jpeg 720w, 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partners.<\/p>\n<p>Gunhee Park, Deputy Director of the International Affairs Division of the Korean Aerospace Administration (KASA), remarked:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTara\u2019s speech was very inspiring , particularly Pakistani female origin astronaut Namira Salim. Congratulations to UNOOSA and DGF LADIESFUND!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, Director General of the Philippine Space Agency, who congratulated Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood and the Dawood Global Foundation on the partnership and its potential to create meaningful opportunities for young women worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The initiative also attracted interest from other national space agencies seeking future collaboration. Speaking during the event, M\u00e1rcia Alvarenga, Head of International Cooperation at the Brazilian Space Agency, stated:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are very glad that Dawood Global Foundation LADIESFUND is identifying and facilitating women interns from Pakistan and other countries to be part of UNOOSA and we are looking forward to discussing possible partnerships with Dawood Global and LADIESFUND with Brazil.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4730\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4730\" src=\"http:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-175x117.jpeg 175w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-1170x780.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.goodtimes.com.pk\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-26-at-1.58.44-PM-1-270x180.jpeg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit UNOOSA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The MoU represents a significant milestone for Pakistan\u2019s engagement in international space and STEM advancement efforts and underscores the growing role of Pakistani in creating global opportunities for women and girls.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to gender equality, quality education, and international cooperation, while contributing to UNOOSA\u2019s mission of ensuring that the benefits of space are accessible to all humanity.<\/p>\n<p>About the Dawood Global Foundation<\/p>\n<p>The Dawood Global Foundation is an international philanthropic organization committed to advancing education, leadership, economic empowerment, and global opportunities for women and youth. 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