[Reflections and proposals from the feminine to the feminist: I Conference on Leadership in Public Health, ARES-MPSP].

Abstract

The First Conference on Women's Leadership in Public Health organized by the Association of Residents in Preventive Medicine and Public Health (ARES MPSP) was presented as a space for reflection and learning about the transformative role of feminist leadership in the healthcare field. Through presentations, debates, and collaborative activities, the importance of integrating a feminist perspective was highlighted, one that not only promotes gender equality but also addresses the power dynamics that perpetuate structural inequalities. Intersectionality was highlighted as a key approach to analyze and respond to the multiple forms of discrimination faced by historically underrepresented groups such as women and gender-diverse individuals, recognizing that inclusive leadership must be aware of these realities. The event also allowed for questioning the differences between female and feminist leadership, emphasizing the need to reclaim feminism as a tool for social transformation. These sessions called for strengthening intergenerational alliances and networks, as well as fostering transformative leadership capable of inspiring and mobilizing people towards a more equitable and just Public Health. The active participation of the speakers and attendees was fundamental in consolidating this space as a driving force for change and a reference for future initiatives in the Public Health sector.