The IUPESM Administrative Council fully supports the International Science Council’s “Statement on combating systemic racism and other forms of discrimination” and accepts it as IUPESM’s stance in rejecting all forms of discrimination in science. IUPESM subscribes to global scientific collaboration that is inclusive and just.” (https://council.science/current/news/statement-on-combating-systemic-racism-and-other-forms-of-discrimination/).