Give to Gain: Rady Faculty honours women on International Women’s Day
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Danica Hidalgo Cherewyk
Summary
For International Women’s Day 2026, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences amplifies the voices of six women across its colleges, including PhD candidate Nasiba Ahmed who is based within CHI. Reflecting on the theme Give to Gain, they share how investing in women strengthens entire communities.
Equitable Academic and Research Opportunities
For Nasiba Ahmed, a PhD candidate in the College of Community and Global Health, International Women’s Day is a moment to reflect on progress and ongoing responsibility as a doctoral trainee and woman of colour.
“It represents the importance of representation and equitable opportunities in academic and research spaces,” she said…
