WomenNC presented two panels at the 66th annual Commission on the Status of Women.
On Monday, March 14th our current scholars presented their research on women's economic empowerment to all global audiences.
WomenNC scholars examine the myriad social inputs needed to concretize women’s empowerment, including sexual and reproductive health education and care, robust childcare systems and services, quality and affordable housing, and broad-based commitments to environmental sustainability.
This year scholar topics include:
How COVID-19 has impacted sexual and reproductive healthcare access in Durham (Margaret Gaw)
The impact of COVID-19 on childcare and maternal career outcomes (Gabriela Goodman)
Wake County Public School's reproductive health education policies and barriers to empowerment (Camille Lacueille)
The impact of the green feminine stereotypes on sustainability (Sara Luber)
How COVID-19 has changed availability of housing among women of color in Durham (Kerry Rork)
On Wednesday, March 16th WNC alumnae Naila Segule and Jackie Lanning, both M.P.H. candidates, join team members from Harvard University Health Building Program and researchers from RTI's Global Gender Center to discuss gendered health disparities.
Discussing: How the built environment, the effects of climate change, and environmental toxins negatively affect the health of women and girls. Panelists offer solutions in building design, housing policy and maintenance, pollution reduction, and disaster preparedness and relief.
CSW Priority theme: Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes;Moderator: Joseph Allen, D.Sc., Director, Healthy Buildings program, Harvard University
Panelists:
Anna Young, Ph.D., Harvard Healthy Buildings program - addressing healthier materials and products in buildings as a strategy to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals
Ana Perez, RTI, Global Gender Center - offering her knowledge of “gender smart” solutions in the energy sector
Naila Segule, Harvard Healthy Buildings Program - prison health and gender disparities
Jackie Lanning, Emory University, WomenNC alumna - environmental toxins in Durham, NC and their effects on maternal and child health
Sandra Dedesko, Harvard Healthy Buildings Program - focusing on indoor air quality, cooking/ventilation