Healthcare & Gender Equity – Cohort 3.0: Theme- Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges
Healthcare & Gender Equity – Cohort 3.0: Theme- Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges | An Online International Monsoon School Program | A Four-Day Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | August 2024 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning
Center for Ethics (CFE), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, and #IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, invite you to #WebPolicyLearning
An Online International Monsoon School Program
A Four-Day Immersive Online Certificate Training Course on
Healthcare & Gender Equity – Cohort 3.0:
Theme- Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges
Details of the #WebPolicyLearning:
Dates: 6, 7, 8 and 9 August 2024
Time: 6 – 8 p.m. IST
Platform: Zoom
Course Fee: Professionals: INR 3800 | Students: INR 2900 (inclusive of GST)
Special 20 percent discount for IMPRI Alumni.
Bulk Discounts can be availed for groups of more than 5 participants.
Limited Seats are available for partial scholarships. Write to learningatimpri@gmail.com
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About
Drawing from the achievements of its previous editions- ‘Perspectives on Gender through Healthcare Lens‘ and ‘Healthcare & Gender Equity: Emerging Dimensions, Policies, Impact & Way Forward‘, the Center for Ethics (CFE), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, and the #IMPRI Gender Impact Studies Center (GISC), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, are delighted to unveil the eagerly awaited third cohort, Healthcare & Gender Equity – Cohort 3.0: Theme- Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges.
Embark on a journey into the intricate relationship between health and gender, a historical tapestry woven with complexities shaping diverse gender perspectives on well-being. The transformative power of gender equality reverberates across health outcomes, fostering benefits for individuals and communities alike. As we navigate the evolving intersection of health and gender, researchers delve into the myriad ways gender influences health outcomes, paralleled by policymakers’ efforts to ensure responsive healthcare systems. Simultaneously, ongoing investigations explore the reciprocal impact, prompting legislators to shape inclusive healthcare frameworks. In this vibrant landscape, activists and organizations tirelessly advocate for inclusive and equitable healthcare, emphasizing a profound understanding of gender as an integral aspect of health and well-being. This upcoming cohort of “Healthcare & Gender Equity” unfolds as a crucial space for collective exploration, promising deep insights and contributions to the discourse on transformative, inclusive healthcare systems.
For Whom
The course is designed for working professionals, students, researchers, faculty, homemakers and activists across genders having a keen interest in social justice.
Benefits of taking the Course
Participants would:
- Learn from globally and nationally renowned thematic experts and practitioners.
- Gain first-hand insights and networking opportunities
- Get course outline and reading list from the experts for learning
- Get access to session videos for 15 days
- Receive a certificate of completion
- Have the opportunity to publish their essays on the IMPRI Insights Blog, which features the articles of eminent people from around the globe.
Upon successful completion of the program, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Program Experts

Chair: Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI
Experts
Ms Jayashree Velankar, Director, Jagori
Prof Linda Lane, Senior Lecturer, Department of Social Work, University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Dr Padma Bhate Deosthali, Program Director, Creating Resources for Empowerment in Action (CREA)
Prof Brinelle D’Souza, Assistant Professor & Chairperson – Centre for Health & Mental Health, School of Social Work, TISS, Mumbai
Dr Amar Jesani, Independent Researcher and Teacher (Bioethics and Public Health); Editor, Indian Journal of Medical Ethics; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Aqsa Shaikh, Associate Professor, Community Medicine, Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, New Delhi
Prof Vina Vaswani, Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine Director Centre for Ethics, Program Director, YU-FIC Masters in Research Ethics for India, Yenepoya deemed to be University, Deralakatte, Mangalore; Visiting Professor, IMPRI
Dr Anant Bhan, MBBS, MHSc (Bioethics), Researcher in global health, health policy, bioethics and mental health; Mentor and Principal Investigator, Sangath (public mental health NGO), Bhopal, India
Convenors
Mr Farhaad Yenepoya, Pro-Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Prof Vibhuti Patel, Visiting Distinguished Professor, IMPRI
Dr Vina Vaswani, Director, Centre for Ethics; Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Yenepoya (Deemed to be) University, Mangalore
Dr Manorama Bakshi, Director and Head of Healthcare and Advocacy, Consocia Advisory; Founder and Director, Trilok Raj Foundation (TRF); Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Swati Santosh Rane, CEO, SevaShakti Healthcare Consultancy; Vice President, Clinical Nursing Research Society; Core Committee member Jan Swasthya Abhiyan Mumbai; Visiting Senior Fellow, IMPRI
Dr Simi Mehta, CEO and Editorial Director, IMPRI
Dr Arjun Kumar, Director, IMPRI
Program Time Structure
| Healthcare & Gender Equity: Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges | ||
| An Online International Monsoon School Program | ||
| A Four-Day Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | ||
| 6-9 August 2024 | 6 – 8 pm | Zoom | ||
| Four Consecutive Days In August | ||
| IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | ||
| Time Slot (IST) | Session Topic | Expert |
| Day 1: August 6, 2024 (Tuesday) | ||
| 6 – 7 pm | Engendering Health Care Systems | Ms Jayashree Velankar |
| 7 – 8 pm | Healthcare System and Gender Division of Labour | Dr Amar Jesani |
| 8 – 8:15 pm | Participants Introduction | Team |
| Day 2: August 7, 2024 (Wednesday) | ||
| 6 – 7 pm | Contemporary Gender Challenges | Prof Linda Lane |
| 7 – 8 pm | Gender, Health Care and Intersectional Vulnerabilities | Prof Brinelle D’Souza |
| Day 3: August 8, 2024 (Thursday) | ||
| 6 – 7 pm | Health Care System and Gender Based Violence | Dr Padma Deosthali |
| 7 – 8 pm | Health Care and Gender: Advancing Systems, Structures and Policies to Address Challenges faced by Queer Community | Dr Aqsa Shaikh |
| Day 4: August 9, 2024 (Friday) | ||
| 6 – 7 pm | Health, Gender & Climate change | Prof Vina Vaswani |
| 7 – 8 pm | Engineering Health Care System for Persons With Disability (Physical & Mental) | Dr Anant Bhan |
| 8 – 8:15 pm | Closing remarks & Feedback session | Team |
Participants List & Details
| Participants List & Details | |||
| Healthcare & Gender Equity – Cohort 3.0 | |||
| Theme- Advancing Systems, Structures & Policies To Address Contemporary Challenges | |||
| An Online International Monsoon School Program | |||
| A Four-Day Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | |||
| 6, 7, 8 and 9 August 2024 | Zoom | 6 – 8 p.m. IST | |||
| IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning | |||
| Name | Designation | Organisation | Location |
| Aarti Halwai | Tutor | Yenepoya deemed to be University | Mangalore |
| Akuma Ifeanyichukwu | Research Scholar | Yenepoya (deemed to be University) | Mangalore |
| Aleesha Simone Bijliwala | Executive Assistant to the Founder & CEO | Arpan – Towards Freedom From Child Sexual Abuse | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Ananya Verma | Student | NA | Chandigarh |
| Apurvakumar Pandya | Assistant Professor | Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhnagar | Gandhinagar |
| Bedabrat Sharma | Tutor | Yenepoya (deemed to be University) | Mangalore |
| Bhavi Palrecha | Student | Pes university | Bengaluru |
| Bhavya Singh | Student | Christ (Deemed to be University) | Banglore |
| Bollamma Cariappa | Teaching Faculty | Hxls Gurgaon | Gurgaon, Haryana. |
| Christianez Ratna Kiruba | Resident Physician | Satribari Christian Hospital | Guwahati |
| Deepa Baghel | BA Eng LSR DU | Delhi/Gwalior | Delhi |
| Dr Kamalesh K Gulia | Scientist G (Professor) | SCTIMST | Trivandrum |
| Dr Shobana Karthikeyan | Assistant Professor | Madras Christian College | Chennai |
| Dr Vaibhav Kumar | Department Incharge | Dr GD Pol Foundation YMT Dental College and Hospital | Mumbai |
| Dr. Ayshwarya Revadkar | Gynecologist | Freelancing with Birthvillage Kochi | Solapur Maharashtra |
| Elhamuddin | student | yenepoya deemed to be university | kabul afghanistan |
| Jesmina M Sangma | Operations Lead | Foundation for Mother & Child Health (FMCH) India | Mumbai |
| Josna John B R | MSc Research Ethics scholar | Centre for Ethics | Mangalore |
| Jyoti Dubey | – | – | – |
| Kavita Saharan | Research Scholar | Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Patiala, Punjab | Patiala, Punjab |
| Khadeejath Farseena | Tutor | Centre for Ethics, Yenepoya (deemed to be University) | Mangalore |
| Kirti Ranjan | PhD Eco JNU | Delhi/Patna | New Delhi |
| Lakshita | BA History DRC DU | Ghaziabad | Delhi |
| Nabamita Datta | BEd Kolkata | Kolkata | Kolkata |
| Naushaba | Cmpltd MA IR Jamia | Jodhpur | Jodhpur |
| Reetwika Mallick | cmplted MA Pol Sc Gargi DU | Kolkata/Howrah | West Bengal |
| Shalini Mullick | Author. Doctor | Writer | Gurugram |
| Shama U Rao | M.Sc Research Ethics Scholar | Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) | Mangalore |
| Srishtistuti Roy | MA Women Studies North Bengal Uni | Siliguri | Siliguri |
| Sumit Dahiphale | BA Mass Comm MGM Univ | Aurangabad, MH | Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra. |
| VANDANA RAGHUNATH | Professor | Narayana Dental College & Hospital | Nellore |

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