Canadian Women in Global Health #CWIGH: call for nominations

Beyond representation: women at global health conferences

“…1,2 Recently, The Lancet has contributed to efforts to raise the visibility and recognition of women in global health. 3 These efforts share the common pursuit of equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for all genders, and are advocating that the interests, needs, and priorities of all are considered. At global health conferences and events, unequal representation is considered the manifestation of gender inequity, and the target of many gender advocates.…”

“…The economic cost of alcohol consumption in Australia alone totals $14 billion to $55 billion per year. 3,4 The human cost is far higher. The effects of alcohol result in 169 000 injuries, 24 500 domestic as saults, and 19 500 child protection cases every year.…”