she/her. Mother. Intently observing changes in global health and development, epidemiology, feminist social justice, and independent film. Inquisitive.
Alison Varco (Program Officer, @gatesfoundation) on the narratives that confront caregivers: Women are often expected to adhere to two archetypes: The “Ideal Worker” & the “Perfect Mother,” she notes. “Being both is categorically impossible, but we still try.”
It is essential to challenge these narratives by showcasing the linkages b/w caregiving & leadership skills—research shows that caregiving is often associated w/ key workpace skills like problem-solving, resilience, prioritization & negotiation.
#WLHGC2024 #ReimaginingLeadership
This teacher in Gaza has set up a tent school to offer displaced Palestinian children an education that would otherwise have stopped due to Israel’s war ⤵️
Innovation is urgently needed to improve women's health and close gender gaps in research & science.
That’s why the foundation is launching a new request for proposals to kickstart work to address gaps in women’s health in research & development. #IEF https://t.co/kbLFfBBqZ8
Humbled and motivated by the amazing feminists who I shared the stage with on a “predictions” panel organized by @Equal2030 at #WD2023. I spoke on the future of gender data. 💗🙌🏽✊🏽🟰➕
What an incredible event - with so many inspiring words from so many inspiring speakers!
Are we headed towards a #GenderEqualFuture? Those at #WD2023 refuse to be headed anywhere else, but it will not be without a a struggle! We need feminist leadership, movements & gender data
Are you in Kigali for #WD2023? Let’s connect to build a better tomorrow through gender transformative data and programs. ✊🏽💗… and, here’s a session on ending preventable maternal deaths through linkages with FP, bodily autonomy, and the health workforce.
📣 Attention all artists and creatives!
Today is the last day to submit your artwork for the #WD2023 Arts & Film Festival.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be featured at the Conference in Rwanda! Send your submissions here 👇 before 11:59pm EDT.
https://t.co/mApEfX5Qub
@rtulshyan I was thinking about this very thing while getting my eyebrows threaded over the weekend. Besides masking during threading sessions, I also mask in medical buildings/clinics and sometimes in airplanes.
#GenderEquality is a precondition for a safe, just, peaceful, prosperous & sustainable future for everyone, everywhere. It also underpins all 17 #SGDs. With the right data to guide action on the #SDGs we can make real progress towards equality. #GlobalGoals#Data4SDGs#Agenda2030
I recently wrote a piece on what you need to know about #RSV.
I discuss why RSV is surging now, where it is most deadly and why I’m optimistic that there may soon be a vaccine to protect children from this dangerous illness. Read more 👇
A child dies of pneumonia every 39 seconds, and vaccinating children with #PCV helps to prevent the disease. I encourage all efforts to protect children from pneumonia and save lives.
Yesterday, I informed my elementary-aged, American-born sons about the decision. “That is NOT fair, that is NOT right!” While relieved to learn about WA state’s position, my 10 year old continued to be frustrated by SCOTUS — “Why don’t they care about women?” Breathe!✊🏽#RoeVWade
Safe abortion care is essential to protect the health of women & girls everywhere.
Removing access to #abortion care will put more women & girls at risk of illegal abortions and the consequent safety issues that would bring https://t.co/tbsMFGQAn4
The threat is now a reality: today, the U.S. Supreme Court ended federal abortion protection. A woman's right to chose when to become pregnant is hers alone. The lives of poor and marginalized women just got more dangerous, less safe, more inequitable, and less humane. 💔