Leadership Insights: Women, Health Equity, and Global Impact

It was an honour to speak at the Foreign Policy Magazine Inaugural Her Power Forum UNGA79, focused on turning gender equity ambitions into action. As the world grapples with backsliding on gender equity due to COVID-19, and as global health systems face immense challenges, women leaders are stepping up to drive change.

In conversation with Maggie Lake, of Maggie Lake Media, I explored the vital role of women in advancing global health equity, leadership, and empowerment, sharing my insights on how innovative programs and emerging technologies can unlock opportunities for girls and women nationally and globally, while delivering tangible impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

As the international community gathered for a seminal United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week, featuring the once-in-a-generation Summit of the Future, Foreign Policy ensured policymakers and stakeholders prioritise gender at the centre of discussions, rather than being included as an afterthought. I was pleased to share my thoughts, call to action, and unite with like minded women, who are driving meaningful transformation in global governance and development. As we continue this important work, let us remember: “When women rise, we all rise. Empowering women is the key to unlocking the full potential of humanity.”

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