This timely discussion promises to offer fresh insights and opportunities for learning, connecting, and building momentum for collective feminist action. Whether you’ve read the book or are curious to learn more, this is a unique chance to engage with thought-provoking ideas and connect with a vibrant community.
Event Recap: GENDRO at the Twelfth Eurosurveillance Scientific Seminar
GENDRO had the honor of participating in the Twelfth Eurosurveillance Scientific Seminar, where Dr. Shirin Heidari, Founder and Executive Director of GENDRO and lead author of the SAGER Guidelines, delivered a compelling keynote presentation.
Dr. Heidari shared the transformative journey behind the development and implementation of the SAGER Guidelines, highlighting their role in revolutionizing research practices to promote greater gender equity in scientific publishing. Attendees gained practical insights on how to integrate these guidelines into their work, fostering a more inclusive and equitable research environment.
This session underscored the importance of advancing diversity and inclusion within the scientific community and publishing, inspiring participants to take actionable steps toward closing gender gaps in research.
Thank you to all who joined this impactful discussion and contributed to driving meaningful change!
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, participants joined an insightful discussion featuring Dr. Shirin Heidari, lead author of Sex and Gender Equity in Research: rationale for the SAGER guidelines and recommended use, organized by Women in Global Health Switzerland and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute.
The session, titled “A Pathway to Change,” explored the critical role of the SAGER Guidelines in addressing gender bias in research and driving systemic change toward a more gender-responsive research ecosystem. Dr. Heidari shared the story behind the development of these essential guidelines, offering valuable insights into how they aim to close the gender data gap and contribute to achieving #HealthForAll.
The event brought together professionals and advocates passionate about advancing gender equity in research, sparking engaging conversations on actionable pathways to create an inclusive and equitable global health landscape.
A big thank you to all participants for joining this inspiring session and contributing to the dialogue on building a fairer, more inclusive research ecosystem.
We were thrilled to host Professor Sara (Meg) Davis from the Digital Health and Rights Project (DHRP) at the University of Warwick and James Kiilu from the University of Nairobi, who presented a preview of their forthcoming report, “Towards People-Centered Digital Health Strategies: Gender, Equity, Rights, and Inclusion.”
This event offered a fantastic opportunity to delve into critical discussions around digital health strategies and their implications for gender and rights. Attendees explored the importance of inclusive approaches that promote equity and inclusion in digital health.
As part of GENDRO’s GEH Network, this session brought together actors from academia, civil society, UN agencies, and other entities to share the latest developments and discuss opportunities to promote the integration of sex and gender dimensions in research, innovation, data analysis, health policies, and programs.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this impactful discussion. Together, we continue to foster dialogue and collaboration to advance equity and rights in digital health!
Gendro participated at the World Cancer Congress 2024 as part of a pivotal plenary session organized by The Lancet commission on Women, Power and Cancer.
UICC has closed a successful World Cancer Congress 2024 in Geneva, where more than 2,000 delegates from over 120 countries discussed global strategies and new approaches to addressing essential challenges facing the cancer community.
The World Cancer Congress 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, took place 17-19 September. Organised by UICC, the event gathered over 2,000 delegates from more than 120 countries, including UICC members, researchers, healthcare professionals, private sector representatives and advocates, to focus on key themes such as cancer prevention, care, and global policy. Read more ….