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Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) leadership training elevates women leaders in emergency outbreak response
In September 2024, WHO’s GOARN hosted its first leadership training for women in outbreak response in Australia. Bringing together 24 participants from 12 countries, the programme strengthened strategic, operational, and decision-making skills, provided tailored mentoring, and fostered a global network of women leaders—advancing gender equity in public health emergencies.
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The role of leadership in empowering women in medicine
Explore the barriers female physicians face in leadership, from gender bias to workload and limited mentorship. Highlighting the pivotal role of supportive leadership and institutional initiatives, it offers strategies to enhance visibility, career growth, and representation of women in medicine—empowering them to challenge stereotypes and drive meaningful change
‘You could go far if your hemlines were longer’ and other terrible leadership advice women receive
From ‘you’d go far if your hemlines were longer’ to ‘just speak up more,’ women in leadership face advice that undermines their credibility. Yet, the best guidance celebrates authentic, compassionate leadership. By trusting their instincts and valuing people, women leaders challenge stereotypes, drive meaningful impact, and demonstrate that empathy and connection are true leadership strengths.
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From medical school to global health leadership: 35-year career outcomes and gender disparities from the Aga Khan University Medical College
A 35-year survey of Aga Khan University Medical College alumni highlights remarkable achievements, yet female graduates face lower odds of leadership and research involvement despite equal representation. These findings underscore the urgent need to create targeted opportunities, mentorship, and support systems to empower women in medicine and advance gender equity in healthcare leadership and innovation.
Impostorism: prevalence and its relationships with mental health, burnout, dropout consideration, and achievement among graduate women in STEM
A study of 80 graduate women in STEM found that 97.5% experienced moderate-to-high impostorism, linked to poorer mental health, higher burnout, and increased dropout consideration, but not to academic performance. These findings highlight the psychological challenges faced by high-achieving women in underrepresented fields and underscore the need for support systems to sustain wellbeing and career persistence.
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Adverse experiences of women with undiagnosed ADHD and the invaluable role of diagnosis
Women with late-diagnosed ADHD face criticism, low self-esteem, and mental health challenges across life stages. A study of 28 women highlights how diagnosis can be transformative, bringing clarity, healing, and improved wellbeing. These findings underscore the urgent need for earlier ADHD detection in girls and women to prevent avoidable hardships and support better quality of life.
Women and girls in science: exploring the challenges facing female scientists today
Despite progress, women and girls remain underrepresented in STEM, facing stereotypes, bias, and limited support. On International Day for Women and Girls in Science, four female scientists from South-East Europe shared their journeys, highlighting resilience, mentorship, and diverse career paths. Their stories inspire a more inclusive STEM future, showing that women belong and can thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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