Young Women and Next Generation Initiative - IAEA Safeguards in Action: Implementation and the Life of a Nuclear Inspector

On 18 February 2025, the VCDNP and the International Affairs Institute (IAI), in the framework of the Young Women and Next Generation Initiative (YWNGI), hosted a virtual event titled "IAEA Safeguards in Action: Implementation and the Life of a Nuclear Inspector."

The event featured Eva Gyane, WiN for Peace Leader at Women in Nuclear (WiN) Global and former nuclear safeguards inspector at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Ms. Gyane provided an insightful overview of the IAEA’s safeguards system, detailing the technical measures used to verify that nuclear material is not diverted for military purposes. She also shared personal experiences from her time as an IAEA nuclear safeguards inspector, highlighting the challenges and rewards of the profession.