Anna Purdie | The Gender Sessions

Mar 08 , 2021 | Social Good

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Progress is never a straight path forward.

Anna Purdie, the Global Health 50/50 Program Manager, reflects on International Women’s Day and the legacy of the Beijing Women’s Conference. 

She emphasizes how both events compel us to further safeguard the progress we’ve made.

The Gender Sessions is a new series, presented in partnership with Global Health 50/50. It explores the human stories behind gender and health.

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