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We are at #CSW69 — the United Nations sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women organized by UN Women. Earlier this morning, ReSurge International participated in the panel entitled "Beijing at 30: Investing in Women to Build Access to Surgical Care" in partnership with the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery, and Operation Smile ?? ReSurge Executive Vice President of Programs and Partnerships, Natalie Meyers, MPH, spoke alongside Women in Medicine? Ambassador Dr. Fetiya Awol, Operation Smile's VP of Global Medical Education and panel moderator Dr. Elizabeth Coté, Dr. Padmini Murthy MD , MPH , MS, FAMWA , FRSPH, Dr. Tereza Sigaud Soares Palmeira and Dr. Angie Galeas. ReSurge CEO and President Claire Lachance, ReSurge Chief Marketing Officer Anna Santos, and ReSurge Chief Development Officer Joshua Korn had the honor of representing ReSurge at the event! The panel was incredible. It brought together a community of inspirational women leaders and male allies who connected over key insights, updates, and urgent issues regarding building access to life-changing surgical care for women and girls worldwide. Thank you to Operation Smile for organizing ?? Stay tuned for moments, recaps, and memories from the panel and #CSW69 events!

Thank you to everyone who came to our New York City ReSurge International Happy Hour and Fundraiser. We enjoyed connecting with fellow ReSurge supporters and partners, hearing firsthand experiences from a ReSurge Medical Volunteer and patient, and sharing our upcoming presentation at the United Nations—all while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails with our ReSurge community in NYC ?? Stay tuned as we share more highlights and memories from the event! . . . Anna Santos, Claire Lachance, Derrick Booker, Erica Tan, Joshua Korn, Thomas Davenport. #WomensHistoryMonth #CSW69

We just wrapped up our New York City ReSurge International Happy Hour and Fundraiser. The event was an opportunity to celebrate and support access to reconstructive surgical care for women and girls worldwide this #womenshistorymonth – in anticipation of being on a panel at the United Nations (UN Women) #CSW69 ?? Stay tuned as we share event highlights, recaps, and memories from the evening ?? ?? Anna Santos, Claire Lachance, Joshua Korn, Natalie Meyers, MPH.

Sometimes a panel can change your entire perspective on an issue. One health worker, changed the prospect of burn care in an entire region of Africa. One advocate, changed the accountability on acid burns in an entire nation #Colombia . One health worker at a time, transforms lives for cleft children. Systems works is critical, but so is the work of a health worker and an advocate. I have been so deeply touched by this event, that any opportunity I get to advocate for surgical capacity in low resources settings, I do ! I also now personally donate to three organizations that organized this ReSurge International Operation Smile Smile Train ! And it was fantastic the group took a gender lens, focused on women as not only receipients of care but drives of change, as providers. #CSW69 #CSW68 Keep up the advocacy, but more importantly keep up the local action. Thanks Natalie Meyers, MPH Laura Hoemeke, DrPH, MPH

As we prepare for #CSW69 tomorrow, we reflect on our continued efforts to close the gender equity gap in reconstructive surgical care. Last year, ReSurge International was honored to host a panel at the 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women on March 11th, 2024. Entitled “Girls on Fire: The Gendered Outcomes of Burn Injuries” our session focused on the prevalence of burn injuries — a global health issue that disproportionately affects women and girls: https://bit.ly/41ShGT2 We are excited to continue the conversation again tomorrow at #CSW69 on a panel: "Beijing at 30: Investing in Women to Build Access to Surgical Care" alongside leading voices from the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery, and Operation Smile. Join us and watch this space for updates, moments, and action live from the event. RSVP: bit.ly/41ndfj7

This past Saturday night, I had the privilege of attending a charity dinner in support of ReSurge International—an incredible organization dedicated to providing life-changing reconstructive surgeries and training medical professionals in underserved communities around the world. It was an evening filled with meaningful conversations, shared purpose, and inspiring stories about the impact Resurge is making. Knowing that their work restores not only function but also dignity and hope to so many lives is truly humbling. And of course, The Progress—a Michelin-recognized gem in San Francisco—provided an unforgettable dining experience. I am also grateful for Nishta Giallorenzo for inviting us and sharing your passion for Resurge. If you’re looking for a cause to support, this is one that’s changing lives in a very tangible way. #ResurgeInternational #GivingBack #Leadership #Community #CharityDinner #Impact

Wonderful to see this training resource from ReSurge International freely available on The Global Surgery Foundation ‘s #Surghub. Thank you for continuing to expand the SurgHubs’s mission for equitable access to knowledge.

It was an absolute honor to give a guest lecture at Stanford University, "An Introduction to Global Health"?for Dr. James Chang's sophomore seminar,?"Surgical Anatomy of the Hand: From Rodin to Reconstruction." I've been fortunate to speak on panels I once only dreamed of, but addressing these undergraduate students at such a pivotal moment in global health felt especially profound. With the dismantling of USAID, and the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. government's role in foreign assistance, I grappled with how to speak both realistically and with some measure of optimism—while personally feeling the deep loss of programs, jobs, and institutions I hold dear. The only silver lining I can see is the opportunity for us as a #globalhealth sector to build back better. To reimagine the dynamics, so that decolonization and localization aren't just lofty ideals, but firmly established realities. I am deeply grateful—to still have a job in this shifting environment, to work alongside incredible colleagues at?ReSurge International?as we continue to strengthen local capacity in surgical care, and to trusted mentors who offered advice on how to approach this lecture.?Global health has given me lifelong friendships, transformative experiences, and a deep appreciation for humanity—and for that, I am beyond fortunate. A special thank you to?Dr. James Chang?for his unwavering male allyship, mentorship, and for opening doors and opportunities that have shaped my journey these past 5 years with ReSurge International Thanks for the support! Thalia Porteny Ph.D, M.Sc Laura Hoemeke, DrPH, MPH Jimmy Kolker, Kim Longfield, Kate Clitheroe, WomenLift Health, Anna Santos, Stanford Plastic Surgery #globalsurgery

Truly honored to represent the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery at this year's United Nations Commission on the Status of Women #CSW69 event ?“Beijing at 30: Investing in Women to Build Access to Surgical Care.” alongside Operation Smile American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) and ReSurge International. We will explore how investing in the priorities outlined in the Beijing Declaration—such as education, access to health care, and the engagement of women’s groups—can drive progress toward Global Surgery 2030. We’ll also discuss how improving surgical access, particularly for underserved communities, accelerates these goals, with a focus on how these investments can benefit women and girls, and how engaging women in the health workforce drives broader progress. Excited to share our ongoing work Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery on advancing the gender equity and learn from the distinguished leaders, including Dr. Padmini Murthy MD , MPH , MS, FAMWA , FRSPH, Dr. Tereza Sigaud Soares Palmeira, Dr. Elizabeth Coté, Natalie Meyers, MPH, Dr. Fetiya Awol! ???If you’re in NYC, Join us for this important conversation on March 20th at 8:30 AM!? RSVP here: bit.ly/41ndfj7 #GlobalSurgery #WomenInSurgery #GenderEquity

Tomorrow at the UN Women's #CSW69: ReSurge will be on a panel alongside Operation Smile, the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery, and the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA). This year’s discussion, "Beijing at 30: Investing in Women to Build Access to Surgical Care," honors the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration—while discussing how we can bridge the gender equity gap in access to life-changing surgical care and training for women and girls worldwide. Speakers include ReSurge's Natalie Meyers, MPH, alongside Dr. Prachi Patel, Dr. Fetiya Awol, and Dr. Angie Galeas with Operation Smile's Dr. Elizabeth Coté moderating the panel ?? We are incredibly excited to hold space for such critical issues alongside inspiring partners, women leaders, and allies ?? ? RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/e9abMKUe