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#ICYMI: Earlier this month, we conducted the ‘MUHS Women Leadership Conclave’ at the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences to equip 30 women health science and medical professors with key skills in authentic and inclusive leadership to navigate persistent workplace challenges facing them. Participants were also joined by Lt Gen. Dr Madhuri Kanitkar (Retired), Vice Chancellor, MUHS & WomenLift Health India Mentor, for a Q&A session exploring institutional-level changes that have transformed the functioning of the university over the last two years. The discussions explored key principles that have contributed to this transformation, including: 👉Applying a gender lens to decision-making; 👉 Emphasizing transparency, empowerment, and accountability; 👉 Adopting an ecosystem-mindset to develop the entire health system. #ReimaginingLeadership #WomensLeadershipMatters

Women leaders often feel the need to continuously prove themselves, leading to long hours and extra effort that can come at the expense of personal time and relationships. While strong work ethics are admirable, finding a balance between work and personal life is essential for sustainable success. Join us on 22 November, for the Southern Africa PowerUp on “Redefining Work/Life Balance for Women Leaders in Public Health” to explore what true balance looks like and how to achieve it. Register today: bit.ly/PowerUp22Nov #WomenLeaders #PublicHealth #WomenLeadershipMatters

On today's #InternationalDayOfCare, Liberty Kituu sits down with Evelyne Opondo, International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) Africa Regional Director and WomenLift Health East Africa alumna, to discuss the often unseen burden of care that women leaders carry. Evelyne highlights the challenges of balancing caregiving with leadership roles and the urgent need for supportive policies in global health. Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3NLZIeg

📢 Exciting News! Yesterday, World Health Organization African Region and WomenLift Health celebrated a major step forward for gender equity, cementing a partnership to boost investment in women’s leadership in health across the African region. This new agreement strengthens WHO AFRO’s commitment to empowering mid- to senior-level women leaders by fostering resilience, equipping them to tackle complex health challenges, and enhancing their leadership skills. Signed during the 3-day women’s leadership workshop in Addis Ababa, this partnership highlights a shared dedication to advancing #GenderEquality in health leadership. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQHj8XUT

We were so honored to co-host a Meet & Greet with WGH Canada at Canadian Association for Global Health's #CCGH2024 this weekend! It was an incredible opportunity to bring together women leaders in global health from all stages in their careers. A big thank you to Deb Lester & Beverly Johnson for partnering with us on this powerful event. We look forward to working with Women in Global Health to continue lifting women up. More reflections to come on our takeaways at CCGH 2024! 🇨🇦 Samara Andrade, MA Chido W. Amie Batson Rachel Knopf Shey Sandhya Gupta Jocalyn Clark Veena Sriram Dr. Margaret Mutumba Muriel Mac-Seing

📍Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Today, we officially opened the workshop in collaboration with the World Health Organization African Region and WomenLift Health, aimed at empowering women leaders in #GlobalHealth. In their remarks, our East Africa Director, Dr Norah Akong'o Obudho (MD, MPH, PMD, PgMD), and Southern Africa Director, Akhona Tshangela, stressed the critical role of women’s leadership and the necessity of #GenderEquality in health to improve health outcomes. They noted that addressing gender inequalities in health leadership demands a nuanced understanding of cultural perceptions of women, as their unique experiences are essential for advancing health initiatives across Africa. This partnership with WHO-AFRO reaffirms our dedication to advancing gender equality and increasing women’s representation in the health workforce, empowering them to lead with confidence and purpose. #WomenInLeadership

We’re excited to kick off a transformative three-day leadership workshop in collaboration with the World Health Organization African Region in Addis Ababa, dedicated to advancing women’s leadership in health across Africa! Over the next three days, mid- and senior-level professionals from the World Health Organization's African Region will engage in training, mentorship and collaboration to build resilience and drive impact in #GlobalHealth. #WomenInLeadership

Happy to be part of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) WomenLift Health Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation #WomenLeadershipinSTEM programme with the second residential training at Bengaluru. We had engaging talks, group discussions & role-play sessions on various aspects of Leadership, Empowerment, Building Allies, Navigating Work Environment along with a fantastic visit to National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). Best part of the residency was the sisterhood, friendship, laughter and bonding amongst all the women scientists/ researchers / professionals in the leadership programme. Looking forward to meeting everyone soon! Dr. Pooja Singh Keithellakpam Sanatombi Ira Praharaj Devina Kothari Kavita Pandey Dr. Mathanghi S.K Dr. Resmi Gangadharan Divya Khanna Iram Naim Dr. Pranaya Joshi Banasri Roy Dr. Vijayalaxmi biradar Vasudharani Devanathan rita narayanan Jayashree Mahesh Anmoldeep Randhawa

Happening this weekend at #CCGH2024! Don’t miss two WomenLift Health sessions:   💡 “Reimagining Leadership: New Approaches to Multi-Faceted Challenges”   🗓️ Saturday, October 26 (2:00 PM-3:30PM PT) 🗣️ This panel discussion, featuring Violaine Mitchell, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Amie Batson, WomenLift Health; Muriel Mac-Seing, Université de Montréal; and Dr. Margaret Mutumba, Western University, will be moderated by Samara Andrade, MA, WomenLift Health, and focus on how women’s leadership is crucial to solving the global poly-crisis we are facing. We will have time for audience Q&A.  &  📝 “Strengthening Inclusive Institutional Cultures: The Future of Global Health”   🗓️ Sunday, October 27, 2024 (11:00 AM-12:30PM PT) 🛠️ This interactive workshop, led by Rachel Knopf Shey and Sandhya Gupta of WomenLift Health, will explore how institutions can build cultures that are inclusive and empathetic and how inclusive leadership can help us navigate the global poly-crisis. Come prepared to think, discuss, and learn.   We hope to see you there! Canadian Association for Global Health

📍Bangalore, India Today, we wrapped up the Second Residency of our Women Leadership in STEM (WLS) programme, in collaboration with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Grand Challenges India, and the Department of Biotechnology. Yesterday, the 20 women STEM leaders in the WLS cohort visited the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) series of conversations exploring women’s access to entrepreneurship and research opportunities in India and how leadership development and mentorship support can help provide the necessary support in this process. The day included a panel discussion featuring insights from Prof LS Shashidhara (National Centre for Biological Sciences), Sarah Hyder Iqbal, Smita Jain (Cactus Communications), Taslimarif Saiyed, PhD (C-CAMP) and Ayesha Chaudhary (WomenLift Health) on gender disparities in STEM fields, the role of impactful allyship, and new strategies for fostering inclusive STEM institutions, including: 👉 Applying a gender lens to identify persistent patterns in workplace interactions 👉 Recognising the role that power plays in shaping gender dynamics 👉 Going beyond addressing visible issues like harassment or bullying to ensure that women feel confident and secure in interactions with all stakeholders. 👉 Acknowledging one’s privilege as a first step and fostering a culture of allyship, especially among male leaders Dr chandra Madhavi Jitendra Kumar #MakingSTEMInclusive #WomensLeadershipMatters #ReimaginingLeadership