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Volume 08
June 28-29, 2019 | Oslo, Norway
Joint Event
Journal of Medical and Health Sciences | ISSN : 2319-
Breast Pathology and Cancer, Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology, Palliativecare and Gerontology 2019
Breast Pathology & Cancer
Palliativecare & Gerontology
Gynecology and Obstetrics Pathology
Mandy Sanghera, RRJMHS 2019, Volume 08
Losing the woman within in the eyes of society
M
andy Sanghera would like to talk about her personal journey about
losing an ovary at the age of 21 and having a hysterectomy by
the age of 36. Losing the women within and finding her life purpose of
challenging cultural beliefs and traditions. Smashing the shame globally
around periods and women’s reproductive health. Looking at how the girl
child is discriminated against within the womb,sex selection abortions how
violence against women starts within the womb. Issues around consent and
early child forcedmarriage as one of the founders of the UK forcedmarriage
unit I have tackled the issue globally especially around girls reproductive
rights. The issue around FM and its impact on girl. Virginity testing. Unpick
harmful stereotyping of women in health. I will be talking about my global
work within UN and other Global organizations about leaving no women
behind. Sterilizing of women Outcome. Give case examples. Best practice
example unpick lessons learnt. What we can do as frontline staff to respect
autonomy and cultural sensitive. Look at the role of gender inequality
around women’s health.
Biography
Mandy Sanghera is an award winning philanthropist, community consultant and global campaigner
As well as being an international human rights activist & motivational Tedx speaker from UK,
who has travelled all over the world empowering & motivating others. With over two decades
of experience, Mandy is an expert in various development related fields. She has been driving
innovation, building strategic partnerships, promoting advocacy and programming in the areas
of human rights, gender equality, accountability and social justice globally Mandy has recently
spoken at The US House of Representatives
mandysanghera@yahoo.co.inMandy Sanghera
International human rights activists, UK