At the opening of the 33rd WiN Global Annual Conference in Gyeongju, Korea, our WiN Global President Melina Belinco reminded us what is truly at stake — and what is required from all of us.

“Throughout history, women have played a critical role in advancing nuclear knowledge as a tool for peace, for wellbeing, and for cooperation. Today, that responsibility continues — and it grows” (…) 

“Today’s challenges — energy security, climate change, technological transformation — are not only technical. They are human. They require trust. They require cooperation. They require leadership that is inclusive, responsible, and deeply connected to society”.

At WiN Global, we reaffirm a core conviction: nuclear science, guided by responsibility and dialogue, is a force for peace and cooperation.

A commitment rooted in our foundation in 1992 — and one we actively carry forward today.

And at the heart of that commitment lies something essential, often overlooked, yet profoundly transformative — and Melina invites us to return to it: “May you always find your way back to tenderness — even when the world insists on making you hard.”

Experience the complete opening ceremony speech by visiting our YouTube channel.