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Orbis Canada, United States
Title:When Public Health Opens Its Eyes: The Cost of Gender Disparities in Eye Health and How to Better Support Female Professionals
The global burden of avoidable blindness disproportionately affects women, particularly in low-resource settings, where gender inequalities in access to healthcare and leadership opportunities persist. This talk will explore the creation and impact of the Women Leaders in Eye Health (WLEH) program, a transformative initiative led by Orbis International, Seva Foundation and Women in Ophthalmology to address these disparities by supporting women in eye health leadership roles. Through targeted training, mentorship, and capacity-building, the WLEH program aims to cultivate more generations of female leaders who can drive sustainable change in eye health systems worldwide. By highlighting key challenges and successes, and examining country specific case studies, the session will also delve into innovative eye health programming approaches that address gender inequities in various global settings, foster women's participation in decision-making processes, and ultimately enhance access to quality eye care. Attendees will gain insights into how intersectoral collaborations, community engagement, and evidence-based gender equity practices can help shape a more inclusive and equitable global eye health landscape. This presentation will contribute to ongoing conversations about gender equality in eye health, leadership opportunities, and the intersectionality of health care access disparities, offering a model for addressing systemic challenges through the advancement of women in the global health sector.
Clare Szalay Timbo (she/her) is a public health and gender expert with over 15 years of experience working in the global health space. In recent years, she co-founded The Sex Ed Justice Project (Napa, CA) and co-created the Women Leaders in Eye Health initiative. She seeks to create change and support women to thrive in leadership roles in the health sector and beyond. Clare is busy raising 3 young feminists in her own home and is always seeking ways to collaborate and connect with others in creative ways.