Author: BETHANY DOWNER
Affiliation: IAU100 Secretariat
Country: CANADA
Co-Author(s): JORGE RIVERO GONZALEZ
Affiliation: IAU100 COORDINATOR
Country: NETHERLANDS
Title: The consideration and implementation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in two IAU100 Global Projects: 100 Hours of Astronomy and Moon Landing 50
In the framework of the IAU100 global celebrations throughout 2019, two global projects will be discussed for their consideration and implementation of equity, diversity and inclusion throughout their development and implementation. The 100 Hours of Astronomy coordinated over 1200 astronomy activities in 86 countries worldwide from 10-13 January 2019. This global event brought together amateur and professional astronomers, astronomy enthusiasts and the general public to share their enthusiasm for astronomy and space. The Moon Landing 50 global event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing by coordinating hundreds of diverse events in over 120 countries. Both initiatives organised global competitions and public outreach initiatives throughout their implementation with special consideration for the engagement of amateur astronomers and underserved children in astronomy, with particular prioritization of activities that took gender and underrepresented groups into account and those that pay special attention to the inclusion of girls and those with disabilities in astronomy. This paper will discuss best practices, reflections and lessons learned from the implementation and reception of these initiatives. Recommendations are also provided with the aim of providing insights and grounds for future IAU Resolutions on Astronomy for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policies.
References
[1]: www.iau-100.org
[2]: www.100hoursofastronomy.org
[3]: www.moonlanding50.org