The Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) announced the convening of the first annual international World Women’s Health and Development (WWHD) forum. The event will take place at the UN Headquarters in Geneva from 19 to 21 October 2014 and will seek to produce an international declaration on women's health for sustainable development. The organising committee also announced that a young Lebanese woman, Nour al Assaad, was chosen to present the vision of the youth on women's health during the inaugural session. Al Assaad was selected amongst 2644 young applicants because of the nature of her vision. Nour is an activist who carries development ideals and works on scientific applications for bringing about positive change and for community development. The Forum will include several topics, namely women's health and sustainable development, international women's health policies, environment, media, lifestyle and economic conditions and their impact on women's health, women's mental health, scientific research and its importance in developing women's health through early detection and treatment.
To be noted that the Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) in an international NGO affiliated to the UN and created in 1968. It seeks to serve humanity through education, health, scientific research and other sustainable development projects.
Source: Al-Mustaqbal 7 October 2014