We warmly invite you to an eye-opening lecture by Dutch journalist, author, and former nurse Mirjam Kaijer, who shares a powerful personal and professional story that resonates with women across the globe. For ten years, Mirjam suffered from unexplained health issues. Her symptoms were vague and often dismissed as stress or psychological distress. After countless visits to specialists and years of self-doubt, the real cause was finally found: a benign tumor on her parathyroid gland—a small diagnosis with life-changing consequences. Her experience led her to a shocking discovery: 80% of all patients with medically unexplained symptoms are women. And that is not a coincidence. Medical research has historically been centered on the male body. Women have long been excluded from clinical trials because their hormonal cycles were considered “too complex.” As a result, diagnostics, treatments, and medication dosages are still largely based on male biology. Women’s complaints—especially when they don’t fit a standard medical model—are too often minimized or misunderstood. To challenge this inequality, Mirjam founded the Voices for Women Foundation, a platform for patients and professionals, and launched a national reporting center where thousands of women have shared their stories. She will present key insights from this unique data: a collective testimony of women who feel unseen, misdiagnosed, and passed from one specialist to another—often told it’s “just stress.” This lecture is not just about women’s health. It’s about rebuilding trust in medicine, improving care, and recognizing the urgent need for gender-sensitive healthcare. Join us for this inspiring and important talk—and be part of the change.