Why we need women’s leadership in the COVID-19 response
Women comprise the majority of frontline healthcare workers globally, meaning that female representation is vital in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wellcome is a global charitable foundation established in 1936. Through its work, it supports science to solve the urgent health issues facing everyone. It funds curiosity-driven research and is taking on three of the biggest health challenges facing humanity – climate change, infectious disease and mental health. With a £37.8 billion investment portfolio, Wellcome gives researchers the time and resources they need to make breakthroughs. It also works with policy-makers, runs advocacy campaigns and forms partnerships with other organizations to ensure everyone, everywhere benefits from advances in health science.
The Centre for Financial and Monetary Systems is designing and developing a financial system that effectively allocates capital and investment in support of planet, people, and communities.
The Centre for Health and Healthcare is identifying and scaling up solutions for more resilient, efficient, and equitable healthcare systems.
The Centre for Nature and Climate is accelerating net-zero climate action, regenerates food, water and ocean systems, and promotes circular economies.
The Centre for the New Economy and Society is providing a platform for leaders to shape inclusive and equitable economies and societies that create opportunity for all.