How Iran’s Woman. Life. Freedom. Movement Shaped a Movement across the UC System |
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The unjust death of Mahsa Amini on September 16, 2022, sparked outrage and protests in Iranian streets and abroad. Yalda Shahram, MD, along with colleagues, formed WomanLifeFreedom at UCSF with a mission to achieve solidarity and raise awareness about the growing movement in Iran.
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"With International Women’s Day, we must recognize that the oppression of women is a global tragedy."
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Yalda Shahram, MD
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Paving the Way for the Field of Disability Studies |
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"People with disabilities don’t have to be measured for what they can’t do, but instead are recognized for what they can and already do."
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David Serlin, Ph.D.
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There are individuals at the University of California driving the rapid growth of Disability Studies across US-based college campuses. Scholars and students such as David Serlin, Rachel Fox, and Zoha Raad-Mazzeo are paving the way for this field, combining scholarship, activism, and advocacy in revolutionary ways.
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Updates on our Centers & Programs |
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Cross-Campus Enrollment Course: VME 057V — Global Population, Health, & Environment. Students critically examine multi-scale processes involving human, animal, and ecosystem health.
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GloCal alumnus and new mother Archana Siddaiah, MD, wrote a book on adolescent mental health in Kannada, the official language of the Indian state of Karnataka where she works.
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Professors Woutrina Smith and Jonna Mazet are featured in a new Wilson Center online initiative “International Cooperation for the Future of Pandemic Preparedness'”. The speakers share perspectives on how a transdisciplinary One Health approach can bring innovative ideas to prevent future outbreaks and pandemics to life.
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CGHJ is excited to announce their new Associate Director, Dr. Sean Arayasirikul, PhD! Dr. Arayasirikul is an Associate Professor In-Residence in the Department of Health, Society, and Behavior at UCI’s Program in Public Health. Please join us in warmly welcoming them!
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Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Navajo Department of Health Executive Director Dr. Jill Jim met with HEAL co-founder Dr. Sriram Shamasunder to expand the Indigenous Healthcare workforce on the Navajo Nation.
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A recently published article in Advances in Global Health by Hamad et al. has found that the COVID-19 Pandemic has exacerbated depression and anxiety among adolescents in Gaza, presenting a need for age- and gender-responsive interventions.
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CUGH 2023: Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change, and Microbial Threats |
April 14 - 16, 2023
In-person Satellite Sessions: April 13
Virtual Satellite Sessions: April 3 - 7
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UCGHI Food Justice and Health Equity Incubator Program Awardee |
The UCGHI Food Justice and Health Equity Incubator Program Awardee is hosting a Gathering in San Diego on March 8th from 10am-5p, featuring Food Justice activists, farmers, and entrepreneurs in the heart of Southern CA.
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One Health Workforce Academy online courses are now open! |
Open enrollment is available through March 31, 2023. The duration of the course is from April 3, 2023, through June 30, 2023. Courses are open and free to anyone.
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Summer Internships on Center for Gender and Health Justice |
CGHJ is offering internship opportunities to undergraduate students interested in issues of gender and health justice. Applications are due March 17, 2023
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CPH Summer Work Experience Program applications are open! |
To apply, please complete the application and supporting materials by March 31, 2023. Full details can be found on the UCGHI website.
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Publications from the UCGHI Community |
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