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Implicit Bias in Healthcare: Unconscious Barriers to Equity

WEBAn implicit/unconscious bias is the unconscious attribution of particular qualities to a member of a certain social group. Implicit bias is an aspect of implicit social …

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The Power of Female Health Workers

WEBGirls' Globe. Women make up more than 70 percent of the health workforce. Despite the fact that they play a critical role in improving and saving the lives of people …

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The Gender Nutrition Gap: A Call for Collective Action

WEBUNICEF Ethiopia/2016/Mulugeta Ayene. The Gender Nutrition Gap encompasses the unique biological needs of women and girls, disparities in access to …

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Community Midwives: Improving Maternal and Child Health

WEBThe Community Midwife program is a two-year training course that emphasizes basic nursing skills and maternal and child health. Young women are …

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28 Reasons Why Menstrual Hygiene Matters

WEBToday, on the first annual International Menstrual Hygiene Day – the 28th of May, let’s start the conversation about menstruation with these 28 reasons why …

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Girls are Facing a Mental Health Crisis

WEBIn The State of the World Population 2016, UNFPA portrayed a worrying picture of girls’ mental health, stating that suicide is the “ second leading cause of death …

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Global Healthcare: is there a Perfect System

WEBAccording to the WHO, these 6 components create a well-functioning healthcare system: Healthcare Workforce. Health Financing. Health Governance. …

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Adolescent Reproductive Health Concerns in Sub-Saharan Africa

WEBFurthermore, the population is projected to further increase to 605 million by 2050. Adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa have particular reproductive health …

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Supporting Adolescent Girls’ Health Rights: A progress-in-process …

WEBEmpowering adolescent girls and ensuring their health rights is an ongoing journey. Research shows that for every dollar invested in adolescent-focused …

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Action Time: Menstrual Hygiene Management in Uganda

WEBEvery year on May 28, Menstrual Hygiene Day is celebrated across the world in order to break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that …

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Innovative Solutions to Sexual Healthcare in Switzerland

WEBThe aim is to enhance creativity and allow young people to reflect on sexual and reproductive health and rights in a creative way. The aim was also to offer …

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Mental Health in India’s Adolescent Girls

WEBThe extent and complexity of mental illness among youth in India continues to be understudied, and the support for young people is stagnant. Our suicide rate is a …

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The Vulnerabilities of Being Pregnant

WEBLower incomes make women more vulnerable to things like stress, domestic violence, poor personal health choices and drug use. It has been shown that stress is …

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Maliha Khan: Women Deliver, Decolonizing Development and …

WEBGirls' Globe. December 13, 2022. Dr. Maliha Khan is President and CEO of Women Deliver and has over 25 years of experience in international development and girls’ and …

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We Need to Talk About Periods in a More Inclusive Way

WEBYou should avoid using the words “women” or “girls” exclusively when discussing periods. Instead, you could use language like: “People who menstruate”, …

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Global Goals: How exactly are we going to achieve them

WEBBy Alexandra Cairns, External Affairs Manager, Kupona Foundation The Sustainable Development Goals, now referred to as the Global Goals, are finally here. …

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Nurturing Spirits Indestructible: Women for Afghan Women’s Girls

WEBJust five years ago, Sara would never have imagined she would pursue a graduate degree or even complete her high school education. She came to the United …

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The young activist championing sexual rights for Togo’s young …

WEBApril 23, 2021. Photo by: Hayathe Ayeva. 20-year-old college student, Hayathe Ayeva, is a passionate communicator, who has won several public speaking competitions. She …

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