In recognition of 2023 International Women's Day (IWD), Cochrane hosted a virtual event. The event featured a panel of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds discussing the IWD 2023 theme of #EmbraceEquity.
The panelists will shared their experiences and insights on topics such as gender equity in clinical trials, the impact of gender on health outcomes, and strategies for promoting equity in healthcare and in evidence synthesis.
Tiffany Duque, Cochrane US Senior Officer and Panelist says, "The 2023 IWD event was run by our talented Cochrane US Mentees. This is the second cohort through the Cochrane Mentoree program. They come from 12 different countries and range from students to early career professionals; all with a shining future in Cochrane."
"We were excited to bring together this group of dynamic women to discuss issues of equity in healthcare," says Paola Andrencci, Cochrane US Mentor Program coordinator and lead on this event. "Their diverse perspectives and experiences will help us identify the barriers to equity and work towards solutions that benefit all patients. We thank everyone from the Cochrane community and beyond that joined us for this event!"
We welcome everyone to watch a recording of the event:
Several other videos were recorded for IWD and shared on social media:
Rehab Emad Ashmawy (Cochrane US mentee, Egypt) interviews Senator Professor Randa Mostafa. Many thanks to Mohmed Gamal for his efforts and time in capturing and editing this video.
Dr. Manar Ahmed Kamal introduces herself and answers a few questions.
Many thanks to Yasmine Ayman, Rahma Sameh, and Rawan Osama for their time and effort in filming this video.
Dr Sara Nasser (Chief Executive Officer, Pan Arabian Society of Gynecologic Oncology Research) shares her work and speaks about the importance of courage.
Related resources:
- VIDEO: 2022 International Women's Day Panel on gender bias in health science and evidence synthesis
- VIDEO: 2021 International Women's Day Panel on diversity in health evidence synthesis
- Celebrating Anne Anderson and Cochrane diversity with new designs: an interview with artist Heather Tubwon
- Cochrane Indonesia’s Director reflects on her continued contributions to maternal and perinatal health and the work of Cochrane
