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Today we call on all scientists to join us in declaring unwavering support for evidencebased policymaking human rights advocacy for the scientific enterprise and for one another. While our work has a global reach we commit to taking meaningful action within our own communities and to continue to work together towards an inclusive society where ideals of science are embraced and everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a brighter more equitable and peaceful future. AS WOMEN AND GENDER MINORITIES IN Science Technology engineering mathematics and medicine and AS MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES WE ACCEPT THIS CHALLENGE. Join us.