By Alyssa Govindan, Communications GENDER NORMS & HEALTH IMPLICATIONS While gender norms are being challenged in the West, in many other parts of the world they are becoming further engrained. Even at a young age, gender norms can dictate the activities boys and girls are allowed to participate in. Behaviors as simple as playing outside can be gendered, with boys … Read More
Best in Business Action – Improving the Health of Women and Girls
This month, GBCHealth is featuring a series of case studies highlighting best in practice corporate programs that are improving the health of women and girls around the world. Pulling from winning and commended programs recognized by our Business Action on Health Awards, these case studies highlight the potential for the private sector to make meaningful differences in the lives of women … Read More
FP2020 Summit: Family Planning in the Sahel
GBCHealth President Nancy Wildfeir-Field joined UNFPA, the UN Deputy Secretary General, and African Ministers of Health on a panel which focused on “Family Planning in the Sahel as Critical Investment for achieving the Demographic Dividend and Poverty Reduction.” The event highlighted the achievements of the Sahel Women Empowerment and Demographic Dividend (SWEDD) Initiative which has already delivered promising results on … Read More
Business and the Effort to Leave No One Behind
By Mabingue Ngom, Regional Director West Africa, UNFPA For years too many of us striving to improve the lives of fellow Africans have picked their focus – education or health, babies or mothers – and channeled their efforts in one direction. But in 2015, politicians and development partners came together and agreed it’s time for a new approach. Our work … Read More
#GBCtalksHIV with Ambassador Deborah Birx: Personal Perspectives on the Corporate Response to HIV/AIDS
This interview is the final segment of a four-part series in which experts reflect on the progress made since the groundbreaking AIDS 2000 Conference in Durban and the challenges that remain. The 21st International AIDS Conference was held in Durban, South Africa, July 18-22. Reflecting on this year’s International AIDS Conference in Durban, which continues to serve as a catalyst for global advocacy and … Read More
Johnson & Johnson Wins 2016 GBCHealth Business Action on Health Award: Focus on Women & Girls
GBCHealth’s Business Action on Health Awards have been an important tool to recognize corporate leadership and commitment to improving global health through the implementation of high-impact, evidence-based health programs. This year, GBCHealth introduced a new award category to emphasize the importance of investing in the health of women and girls. GBCHealth is proud to announce Johnson & Johnson’s Private-Sector Pioneer in Fostering … Read More
GBCHealth Announces Winner of the 2016 Women & Girls Business Action on Health Award
Award Recognizes Business Leadership in Improving the Health and Well-Being of Women and Girls May 17, 2016 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Today, GBCHealth announced Johnson & Johnson as the winner of the 2016 Women and Girls Business Action on Health Award for the company’s innovative partnerships to prevent and treat obstetric fistula. Alongside Johnson & Johnson, BASF, MSD and Philips … Read More
GBCHealth Announces Finalists in the 2016 Business Action on Health Awards: Focus on Women and Girls
GBCHealth is proud to announce the nine finalists for the 2016 Business Action on Health Award: Focus on Women & Girls. Of the record number of companies who applied for the Award, the select group of finalists exemplifies best-in-class initiatives from around the world. The selected programs cover a wide range of interventions from nutrition projects to innovative technologies to … Read More
Applications are now open for the first of the 2016 GBCHealth Business Action on Health Awards: Focus on Women and Girls
Each year, GBCHealth’s Business Action on Health Awards shines a spotlight on exemplary corporate programs that address global health challenges in unique, high-impact and collaborative ways. Improving the health of women and girls around the world is a top priority for the international community, as evidenced by the inclusion of specific health targets in the new Global Goals for Sustainable … Read More