
Explore gender disparities in Indian healthcare and strategies for positive change with Dr. Deepti Pinto, an OB/GYN advocating for women's health equity through anecdotes and statistical evidence.

Exploring how public procurement can improve job quality and address racial and gender inequities in government contracting, leveraging recent legislation and investment opportunities.

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From the moment we are born, society begins to assign us roles—based on culture, gender, family expectations, and tradition. In this talk, the speaker explores how these predefined roles can shape our choices, identities, and dreams. By questioning these expectations, the talk invites us to reflect

Are women truly empowered today—or are we just calling them empowered? In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Surabhi Yadav, CSR and Sustainability Consultant, challenges the common narrative around women’s empowerment. While education and employment opportunities for women have increased significantl

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Dr. Shah challenges the false choice between intellect and identity imposed on women. Through lived experience, she dismantles stereotypes that limit ambition. The talk celebrates multidimensional womanhood where academic excellence, self-expression, and leadership coexist without apology. Dr. Namr

Dr. Sarah Gill shares her powerful journey from living on the margins of society to becoming Pakistan’s first openly transgender doctor, overcoming intense social stigma, family pressure, and barriers to education. She highlights the importance of self-acceptance, resilience, and equal opportunities