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Women Leading Immunization: Introducing a BoostHER Dialogue Series
January 29 @ 6:00 am
Women across the globe are leading immunization programs, shaping policy, and driving community impact, yet their experiences, challenges, and leadership pathways are too often under-recognized. The Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Boost Community is pleased to invite you to the launch of the BoostHER Special Dialogue Series, a three-part global virtual dialogue spotlighting women’s leadership in immunization and advancing gender-responsive practice across the sector.
Session 1: Women Leading Immunization – Voices, Barriers & Breakthroughs
- Date: January 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 AM PT
- This opening session will convene immunization professionals from around the world for an interactive, story-driven dialogue that:
- Amplifies women’s lived experiences across immunization systems
- Explores barriers identified through the Boost Gender Analysis and 2025 Annual Survey
- Creates space for peer learning, reflection, and collective priority-setting
- Helps shape a shared agenda for advancing gender equity in immunization
- Participants will engage in facilitated small-group discussions, hear real-world stories from the field, and contribute to a session brief that will inform future Boost programming and advocacy.
- Who Should Attend? This session is open to women and men working across immunization, including:
- National and subnational EPI managers
- Program implementers and health workers
- Gender, equity, and social inclusion special