Gender inequities persist in the pharmaceutical and health workforce, hindering the professional growth and opportunities for women. The COVID-19 pandemic has also disproportionately affected women in the workforce, magnifying these inequities which may in turn lead to women leaving the health workforce.

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024, themed ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’, FIP will host an event to delve into the challenges faced by women in these sectors, shedding light on gender equity gaps and advocating for inclusive practices. The event will feature a report by Women in Global Health, emphasising the importance of addressing these disparities, exacerbated by the pandemic, for the advancement of gender equity.

Moderator:
- Catherine Duggan, FIP Chief Executive Officer, The Netherlands

Facilitator:
- Nour ElTahla, FIP Equity and Humanitarian Programme Manager, The Netherlands
- Aysu Selçuk, FIP Policy, Practice and Compliance Manager, The Netherlands

Panellists:
- Roopa Dhatt, Executive Director, Women in Global Health, United States
- Bahijja Raimi-Abraham, Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Pharmaceutics, King’s College London, United Kingdom
- Vibhuti Arya, Professor and Advisor for Pharmacy Partnerships and Policy, St. John’s Univ/NYC Health Dept, United States
- Parisa Aslani, FIP Vice President, FIPWiSE Executive Sponsor, University of Sydney, Australia