Nursing: A Pathway to Empowerment - March 11th

During the month of March, the United Nations hosts the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), one of the largest conferences attracting over 5,000 people from around the globe.  Sigma will be presenting two parallel events during CSW and it would be wonderful if there was a strong nursing presence in the room.  Both events are free and open to the public.  Registration is not necessary. Because of this event's location, a United Nations grounds pass is not needed to attend. Those sessions, dates and times are:

Title: Nursing: A Pathway to Empowerment
Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm (90 minutes)
Venue: Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission, 221 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
Room: Auditorium
Co-Sponsor: International Council of Nurses (ICN)

About the presentation: Women comprise approximately 42% of the estimated global paid working population. In many countries, women comprise over 75% of the health workforce. (World Health Organization Spotlight on Statistics). Strengthening and focusing health systems around primary health care (PHC) is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and universal health coverage.  Nurses are leading PHC and, as health is a prerequisite to achieving all 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the common thread through which all SDGs can be realized.  This session explores how women can achieve economic empowerment through nursing education and career, and be leaders for social justice and equity.