Jennifer Gersbeck

Executive Director, Global Advocacy

The Fred Hollows Foundation

Jennifer has extensive experience in government and the not for profit sector, across the health, disability and international development sectors. Jennifer joined The Fred Hollows Foundation in 2016 after a decade as CEO of Vision 2020 Australia. In addition to leading advocacy efforts globally, she is a champion for gender equity, working to embed equity and inclusion in all aspects of The Foundation’s work. Awarded a fellowship under Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative, Jennifer continues to engage in inter-disciplinary academic learning, leadership development and peer-to-peer collaboration to create a social impact project focused on sustainable and equitable eye health.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
04:30 pm EEST	06:00 pm EEST	Beyond coverage: Gender-responsive UHC is a right Concurrent Room AD 12-2	We are in a pivotal moment for universal health coverage (UHC) and the right to health. The pushback against sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) threatens Read More We are in a pivotal moment for universal health coverage (UHC) and the right to health. The pushback against sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) threatens access to crucial health care services for girls and women across the globe. COVID-19 took a toll on health and on health workers, especially women. We need urgent action, and we have opportunities at national and global level, including as countries negotiate on UHC at the United Nations. Speakers will share their priorities and experiences building gender-responsive, resilient health systems. Come share your priorities, learn from others and leave ready to take action. Session format: Thought Leadership & Skills Building Organized by The Alliance for Gender Equality and UHC Read Less Speakers Jennifer Gersbeck Executive Director, Global Advocacy The Fred Hollows Foundation Oriana López Uribe Co-Coordinator of Vecinas Feministas and member of RESURJ Nelly Munyasia Executive Director Reproductive Health Network Kenya Farida Yolande Youth Advocate Plan International Burkina Faso Swostika Thapaliya General Secretary YUWA Afi Kpaba Community Health Worker Integrate Health