Join the Collective Voice for Action: Take the Pledge
We’re turning awareness into action. Share a photo online, post your commitment, and invite your network to join the campaign. Every pledge and story will appear on our website, demonstrating collective momentum across Canada’s STEM community.
Whether you’re part of a research lab, a company, a school, or a professional network, your voice adds power to the movement.
How to Participate:
- Take part by snapping a photo in one of our pledge poses or downloading our pledge graphic if you prefer not to show your face.
- Post it on Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook
- Use the hashtags #WhatsNext and #LeadtheChange so your post appears on our website’s pledge wall
- Tag @SCWIST so we can see and share your post
- Nominate 2–3 people to keep the momentum going
Let’s work together, take action and end gender-based violence
Pledge poses or pledge graphic
Caption to copy + paste (or feel free to write your own)
I pledge to help create spaces where everyone feels safe, respected and heard. Gender-based violence still happens in STEM, so I’m joining @scwist.canada in asking #WhatsNext and taking action toward accountability. I’m tagging @X @Y @Z to join me and #LeadTheChange.
LinkedIn and Facebook
I pledge to help create spaces where everyone feels safe, respected and heard. Gender-based violence still happens in STEM, so I’m joining @Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST) in asking #WhatsNext and taking action toward accountability. I’m tagging @X @Y @Z to join me and #LeadTheChange.
Tag us using these handles:
- Instagram: @scwist.canada
- Facebook: Society for Canadian Women in Science & Technology (SCWIST)
- LinkedIn: Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST)
Pledges Shared With Us
Don’t have social media? No problem.
Before you submit your pledge, please take a moment to review the #WhatsNext Story & Pledge Consent Form.
Partner With SCWIST
STEM Leaders & Talent
For STEM Leaders & Talent in Canada, who want to make a difference: join us in 2026 as we address the spectrum of GBV in STEM.
Industry Partners
For STEM companies that would like to partner with us for policy reviews and customized workshops please connect with us.
Global Champions
For STEM advocacy organizations around the world, download the What’s Next promotional toolkit to amplify your unique initiatives and work.
What’s Next: Lead the Change for Safe STEM
What’s Next: Lead the Change is a collective voice for action to address the systemic barriers equity groups face when they pursue an education and career in STEM. The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) stands in solidarity with the growing STEM workforce, leaders, organizations, and industry partners in Canada and around the world committed to this mission.
