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Happy International Women’s Day! Today, on #InternationalWomensDay, let's shine a light on the vital role of women in healthcare and advocacy. Women’s health research often gets overlooked, yet it's crucial for achieving equity and parity in health and healthcare. Many women serve as unpaid caregivers for loved ones, facing unique challenges affecting their economic independence and well-being. It's time to address these issues and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all #IWD2024

Hear one of our co-founders discuss advocacy in women’s health and how to make an impact!

Kalpana Sharma's powerful words ring true: 'Advocacy and awareness, involvement of media and innovative strategies are needed to address unpaid care work at community level.' Her insights on addressing women's unpaid care work are a call to action. Read her detailed interview and more in 'The Turning Tide.' Thank you, Ms Kalpana Sharma, for paving the way. Jagriti Yatra Shashank Mani Sharmishtha Ghosh #TheTurningTide #WomenEmpowerment #UnpaidCareWork #WomenInEconomy

Yesterday, I attended an enlightening online seminar on transforming the #careeconomy. The event brought together passionate women from around the world—and a man—collaborating to advance policies, funding, and advocacy aimed at better supporting #careworkers. It was truly inspiring to witness a comprehensive framework for the next few years being mapped out to elevate the care economy on a global scale. While the seminar highlighted critical actions such as increasing funding, consolidating data collection, enhancing monitoring efforts, and improving compensation for care workers, I believe there is an urgent need to address the social perceptions surrounding care work. Beyond data and financial metrics, we must actively challenge and shift the negative attitudes associated with care work. It is essential to undertake coordinated efforts at the community level to elevate the social profile of care work. Without this cultural shift, even the most comprehensive data and financial valuation of care work may fail to change its perception as an inherently less valuable work. Moreover, when discussing care work, it is important to include unpaid caregivers at home who play a vital role in sustaining households and ensuring the smooth functioning of all other societal operations. Recognizing their contributions is critical for building a truly inclusive and supportive care economy. Women Deliver The Asia Foundation International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) CIPPEC

#Obesity can impact many aspects of a woman’s daily life, including at work. Our new advocacy toolkit equips women with the resources they need to have conversations about obesity care with their employers. Explore the toolkit and learn how you can support obesity care in the workplace: https://bit.ly/3Z5lJv6 #everyBODYcovered

Join Us for a Powerful FREE Virtual Event! UnAnswered Questions: Black Mothers Share Their Traumatic Birthing Experiences! 📅 July 24th 🕒 7 PM EST 📍 Virtual Event on Circle Don't miss this chance to: - Increase Awareness and Understanding: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique and often traumatic birthing experiences faced by Black mothers. Through personal stories and shared experiences, attendees will learn about the systemic issues and disparities in maternal healthcare that affect Black women. - Empower and Support: The event aims to create a supportive community where Black mothers feel empowered to share their stories and connect with others who have had similar experiences. This sense of community and shared understanding can help participants feel less isolated and more supported in their journeys. - Gain Actionable Insights and Advocacy: Participants will receive practical insights and information on how to advocate for better maternal healthcare and support for Black mothers. The event will provide resources, strategies, and connections to help attendees take action and contribute to positive change in their communities and beyond. Comment "UnAnswered" below or email nconley@nconleyph.com for more information. Be part of the change! #BlackMaternalHealth #MaternalMentalHealth #BlackWomenHealth #BlackMomsMatter #MentalHealthMatters #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #PostpartumCare #BlackWomenWellness #BlackMentalHealth #MaternalHealth #SelfCareForMoms #EndMaternalMortality #CommunityHealth #HealthJustice

There is concerning evidence that people from under-represented groups are losing trust in healthcare systems and providers, and this is affecting their health outcomes. To combat this, Sanofi launched its A Million Conversations initiative in 2023 to empower people from under-represented communities to engage in a direct dialogue with health system leaders, including the healthcare industry, and to grow a pipeline of diverse healthcare leaders. The Health Policy Partnership is proud to have convened the initiative’s Advisory Group while also lending secretariat support. The Advisory Group comprises ten inspirational leaders from around the world – people working in healthcare, academia, advocacy, and research – who are committed to helping make healthcare more accessible and equitable for all. Recent research has shown that people from under-represented groups have had their trust in healthcare eroded. In many countries, women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community report higher levels of negative experiences. It is our hope that our contribution to A Million Conversations, alongside the expertise of its Advisory Group, can shift the needle to ensure trust is restored in healthcare to improve people's experiences and outcomes globally. Learn more about the Advisory Group and the work currently being conducted by A Million Conversations: https://lnkd.in/e9uW-ZRj

As part of our women's health series - for Today.com I shared my personal story and what I learned about advocating for your health. In addition I was joined on the Today Show by several other women who shared their journey towards finding a diagnosis Key Lessons for advocacy: 1. Believe in what you are feeling 2. Don't hesitate to seek more opinions 3. Find support 4. Keep good records of your health journey https://lnkd.in/eVkQK7v6 https://lnkd.in/exJ7CjR4

Urban development planning is important so if you are in DC be a part of this discussion and dialogue; our future depends on it.