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Women in Global Health Australia is part of a global network to achieve gender equality in health leadership.
In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD), WGH-Aus is proud to launch a profiling series to highlight the stories of Georgie Henry, a researcher with lived experience of cerebral palsy, and Prof Nadia Badawi, a neonatologist and expert on cerebral palsy.
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International Day for Persons with Disability: Georgie Henry and Prof Nadia Badawi — Women in Global Health Australia
For International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3rd), Women in Global Health Australia is proud to launch another special profiling series to highlight the incredible women living with di...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:40 AM
✨ 1 WEEK TO GO until our online panel event ✨

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💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online)
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/YkKaD
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 AM
International Week of Science and Peace (Nov 9th-15th) advocates for the use of research and science in promoting global peace🔬. In honour, WGH Aus is grateful to profile Dr Amy Neilson; a rural medicine specialist focussed on humanitarian aid.
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International Week of Science and Peace: Dr Amy Neilson — Women in Global Health Australia
For International week of science and peace Women’s Global Health Australia is proud to launch another special profiling series to highlight the incredible work of women using science to promote peace...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:06 AM
✨ Less than 3 WEEKS until our online panel event ✨

Read more in the thread below and register now!

💜 Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the Region
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov 2025 | 1:00–2:30 pm AEDT (online)
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/YkKaD
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Women in Global Health Australia: Gender Justice in Global Health: What it means for Australia and the region. After registering, you will receive a confirm...
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November 10, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Yesterday was World Field Epidemiology Day, centred on "Making our Mark"🦠. In honour, WGH Aus has launched a profiling series to share the stories of two remarkable women, Dr Gina Samaan and Prof Fay Johnston, and their work in field epidemiology.
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September 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Congratulations to our Chair, A/Prof Meru Sheel, on her profile in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article highlights her incredible work in infectious diseases, immunisation & acute emergency responses 💉🦠
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September 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This week is Australia's National Science Week.🧬It is an opportunity to celebrate science and scientists that have shaped our world! At WGH Aus, we recognise the incredible contributions of women scientists - whose work drives innovation, saves lives, and shapes a healthier, more equitable future.👩🏽‍🔬
August 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
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🚨📣 Scholarship applications for #WD2026 are now OPEN! Apply now to join the first regionally hosted Women Deliver Conference in Narrm (Melbourne), Australia. Change calls us here. 🔗 Apply today!👉 arinex.eventsair.com/wd2026/engsc...
July 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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A call for health sector "to work in solidarity to bring a gender justice lens to their work, whether that be via gender-responsive health promotion, service provision, education, data capture, advocacy, and cross-sectoral partnerships"
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“In the fight of our lives” – health sector urged to step up for gender justice
Introduction by Croakey: The health sector, in Australia and globally, has been urged to step up advocacy and action for
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July 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
1/3 Refugee Week 2025 centers on ‘Finding Freedom: Diversity in Community’. In honour, WGH Aus launches a profiling series ton two remarkable refugee women, Hon Ayor Makur Chuot MLC and Helena Hassani, and their work to drive change in gender and health.

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June 18, 2025 at 4:20 AM