Nov 29, 2021Putting equity — especially gender equity — at the heart of a Pandemic TreatyRoopa Dhatt, Ann Keeling, & Becca Reisdorf — The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives of over 5 million people globally and laid bare existing inequalities, with low- and middle-income countries hardest hit and women and girls disproportionately impacted, experiencing increased violence, disrupted sexual and reproductive health services, loss of income and an increased care workload. …Covid-196 min readCovid-196 min read
Nov 15, 2021Our vision for an inclusive pandemic recovery — led by women, with a new social contract for womenWomen in Global Health represented at the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting On 10 November, Roopa Dhatt, Executive Director of Women in Global Health was invited to address senior leaders from health, philanthropy and politics at the Grand Challenges Keystone Symposium Meeting, there to action change on the world’s most urgent…Gender Equality6 min readGender Equality6 min read
Sep 1, 2021Broken Promises, Dreams Burning, and Generations Lost: The Anguish of Afghan WomenReflections from Dr. Roopa Dhatt, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Women in Global Health, and a practicing physician in Washington, D.C. — After the eve of August 31, 2021, I cry with my Afghan Sisters. It is not my story to tell. Nor my lived experience. …8 min read8 min read
Aug 10, 2021Gender Equal Health and Care Workforce Initiative Event ReportDuring the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, the government of France hosted a session with Women in Global Health and the World Health Organization to present commitments and expressions of support under the Gender Equal Health and Care Workforce Initiative (GEHCWI). The Initiative aims to increase visibility, and commitment to…Gender Equality10 min readGender Equality10 min read
Feb 19, 2021#VaccinEquity in 100 Days, Vaccinate women health workers — care for them so they can care for us.By: Roopa Dhatt — Executive Director, Women in Global Health. We must accelerate vaccine equity now for all health workers, especially for the women who comprise 70% of the health and care workforce. The COVID-19 virus has infected over 100 million people, with nearly 2.5 million confirmed deaths in over…3 min read3 min read
