Women in Control
A global initiative, established by a female-led organization in collaboration with leading international experts, dedicated to empowering women scientists, healthcare professionals, and women communities affected by HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STI) worldwide.
Join Women in Control – Be Part of the Change
Become a member of Women in Control and help drive meaningful change. Together, we’re empowering women, amplifying voices, and shaping a future where every woman has control over her health and choices.
This is more than a membership—it’s a commitment to a cause that matters. Add your voice and be part of the impact.
AIM
Women in Control aims to reduce gender disparity in science, clinical care, and society at large. This initiative prioritizes unique gender-specific aspects in HIV and STI research, clinical practice, and program implementation, and encourages women leadership in these areas by:
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Fostering scientific exchange on women-specific, biological, medical, and social aspects of HIV and STIs
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Promoting representation of women in clinical studies
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Supporting women's leadership in HIV and STI science and medicine
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Fostering career trajectory of early-career women professionals
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Empowering the community through education
Women in Control strives to achieve equality across all continents, tailoring its activities to diverse healthcare systems and socioeconomic milieus.
Finally, through education, Women in Control builds capacity in communities of women living with or being at risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted conditions. It enables them to take charge of their health and promote a society that upholds dignity, equality, and health equity.
OBJECTIVES
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Driving Research at the Intersection of Women`s Health and STIs
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Building Regional Dissemination Platforms for Women & HIV
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Facilitating Multistakeholder Dialog and Cross-sectorial Solutions
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Promoting international collaboration, research networks, and mentorship for early-career women scientists
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Promoting Health Equity
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Reducing the Gender Gap in STEM and Its Economic Impact
ACTIVITIES
Scientific Conferences & Medical Education such as the upcoming workshops listed as well as topic-specific webinars like the Menopause & HIV Webinar Series.
Mentorships & Networking
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Session like:
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Mentorship sessions at the associated events
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Coming soon: “In conversation with my mentee”; “In conversation with my mentor”
Scholarships & Awards for Early-Stage Career Female Investigators and Clinicians
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Scholarships for conference attendance
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Discounted registration fees for early-career investigators, and professionals from resource-limited settings
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Coming soon: Scholarships for training & research visits
Awareness Campaigns & Community Education
Scientific sessions on underrepresented populations at major international and regional conferences such as:
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Women's Health @ APACC 2024 with presentations like: Screening HPV - Rose Project & Implementation / Policy of HPV Vaccination
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HIV & Cervical Cancer @ INTEREST 2024 with presentations like: The Integration of HPV Vaccination within HIV Guidelines & Overview of the Burden of HPV in PLWHIV
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Women's Health Throughout the Life Cycle @ European HIV & Hepatitis Meeting 2024
Upcoming Events
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