Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, the 2024-2025 President of the Federation of Medical Women of Canada (FMWC), as we celebrate FMWC’s 100th anniversary. Dr. Dosanjh reflects on the significance of this milestone and the importance of challenging the status quo, amplifying FMWC’s efforts to drive change in addressing gender-based violence. She offers a stark reminder of the national prevalence of violence against women and girls and its pervasive nature as an everyday problem.

Dr. Dosanjh discusses actionable steps healthcare providers can take to mitigate violence in practice, targeting it as a determinant of physical, psychological, reproductive, and social health. She emphasizes the need to lean in, challenge systemic barriers, and build accountability and community support to combat this crisis. Finally, she highlights the power of allyship and envisions an empowering path forward, framing the fight against gender-based violence as a fundamental human rights issue.

Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, advocacy, and creating systemic change in healthcare and beyond.

For More Information:

WHO 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign Page:https://www.who.int/campaigns/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence/2023

Government of Canada: Women and Gender Equity Informationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/campaigns/gender-based-violence-its-not-just.htm

Dr. Dosanjh’s professional website and biohttps://www.drramneekdosanjh.com/about-me