• Maternal-child health crisis: Building the leadership framework for effective global interventions 

      Tigges, Beth Baldwin; Li, Chun-Mei; Harrison, Shanda Tichelle
      According to the World Health Organization, approximately 830 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth every day, 99% occurring in developing countries. Because quality care can save the lives ...
    • Nurses take the lead: Creating gender responsive global health 

      Fokeladeh, Hoi Shan; Kennedy, Annette; Madigan, Elizabeth A.; Montalvo, Wanda; Sibanda, Bongi Cristabel; Sironi, Cecilia (International Council of NursesSigma Theta Tau International, 2020-03-17)
      90% of nurses and midwives are women. Gender bias has led to underinvestment in nursing and the full potential of nurses not being used. Nurses experience high rates of violence and abuse and during the COVID-19 pandemic ...
    • Precursors to violence: Identifying, de-escalating, and reducing women’s risks 

      Dzurec, Laura Cox; Clancy, Cheri; Campbell, Jacquelyn C.
      Sigma Theta Tau International selected the Review Theme in which one of the agreed conclusions of the sixtieth session state the Commission on the Status of Women strongly condemns all forms of violence against all women ...
    • Sigma Theta Tau International and the United Nations 

      Vlasich, Cynthia; Catrambone, Cathy D. (2016-03-17)
      Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), was approved as an associated non-governmental organization (NGO) by the Department of Public Information of ...
    • Sigma Theta Tau International Global Initiatives 

      Vlasich, Cynthia (2016-03-17)
      Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: The history of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is varied and rich. It includes a deliberate decision to become international, including global expansion, which was formalized ...
    • Sigma Theta Tau International Global Initiatives 

      Vlasich, Cynthia (2017-07-26)
      The Global Initiatives department focuses on five key strategies: Global Expansion; the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing; Relationship Building; Member Engagement and Member Growth. This session will include ...
    • Sigma Theta Tau international Global Initiatives: A Blueprint for Global Growth and Stability 

      Vlasich, Cynthia (2016-07-13)
      Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Purpose: The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau international (STTI), is a well-established nonprofit with a strong reputation among nurse leaders. Since its founding ...
    • Sigma Theta Tau International, the United Nations and global initiatives 

      Vlasich, Cynthia (2016-03-21)
      Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: The history of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is varied and rich. It includes a deliberate decision to become international, including global expansion, which was ...
    • The United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals 

      Vlasich, Cynthia (2017-07-26)
      The purpose of this presentation is to inform participants of the progress made in developing Sigma Theta Tau International's relationship with the United Nations to enhance the organization’s global reach, impact and ...
    • Women as subjects, consumers, and thought leaders of media 

      Vlasich, Cynthia; Adams, Julie J.; Colborne, Marnie L.; Hamza, Aden; Mason, Diana J. (2018-05-09)
      Parallel event presentation from the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women that took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York, NY, United States from 12 to 23 March 2018. This presentation references Sigma's ...
    • Women's empowerment through careers in nursing and midwifery 

      Gupta, Neeru; Justiano, Raquel; Mumba, Mercy Ngosa; Tanimizu, Ai (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2022-03-19)
      Programs insterested in contributing to women's empowerment should consider the importance of early, targeted investment in girls and women to prepare them for a range of opportunities and capabilities in nursing and ...
    • You, the United Nations, and the sustainable development goals: How Sigma nurses can influence global healthcare 

      Al-Itani, Dania; Branden, Pennie Sessler; Clary-Muronda, Valerie Ann; Fitzgerald, Dawn; Hawkins, Janice E.; Shimek, Aric (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-10)
      Now more than ever it is apparent that nurses are natural healthcare leaders and a fundamental link in using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to improve health and decrease disparities. Join our ...

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