This doctor founded a health center to care for women who have undergone FGC

Kindness, compassion and patience: Nawal Nour, founder of the African Women’s Health Center in Boston, explains why an approach to medical care rooted in empathy, respect and active listening is fundamental to improving women’s health. Despite undeniable evidence that improving women’s health helps everyone to thrive, profound gender gaps are slowing progress. The Global Alliance for Women’s Health is committed to closing these gaps.