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Marija Stanojevic

@marijastanojevic

I advance equitable health systems through global health advocacy, policy, and youth participation.

Serbia
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to strengthen equitable health systems through global health policy, advocacy, disability inclusion, and meaningful youth participation in decision-making.

I've represented 1.5 million medical students through IFMSA at COP29's WHO Health Pavilion, advocating for climate literacy, sustainable healthcare, and youth engagement in climate-health negotiations. I also contribute to European cancer and noncommunicable disease prevention through the Youth Advisory Group for Joint Action PreventNCD.

As President and Vice President for External Affairs of IFMSA-Serbia, I managed teams, strategic partnerships, and national advocacy initiatives while representing Serbia in regional and global meetings. My work spans disability inclusion, antimicrobial resistance awareness, mental health promotion, and meaningful youth participation in global health decision-making.

I'm a medical doctor and MPH student conducting HRQoL research in Serbia, with research experience in cervical cancer prevention, youth mental health, and molecular characterization of hairy cell leukemia.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

AA

Participant

Advanced Youth School of Health Policy and Advocacy on Alcoh

Developed expertise in health policy negotiation and advocacy, engaging with EU policymakers to support evidence-based alcohol prevention.

WH

Youth Pre-WHA Delegate

WHO

Represented youth perspectives in pre-World Health Assembly consultations, engaging in global health advocacy and policy dialogue.

EH

Participant

EUPHA & Ligue Braille Hackathon

Contributed to collaborative problem-solving in a public health hackathon, focusing on inclusive design and accessibility for persons with visual impairments.

SA

Member

Serbian Public Health Association

Active member contributing to public health initiatives.

SL

Medical Doctor

Special Hospital for Mental Disorders Dr Laza Lazarević

Provided clinical support and participated in mental health promotion activities, contributing to patient-centered care and awareness initiatives.

IT

Co-Author & Poster Presenter

IPVS, Thailand

Co-authored and presented a poster on costing cervical cancer prevention services using time-driven activity-based costing.

TY

Trainee

Training on Mental Health for Working with Youth

Completed specialized training on youth mental health, developing competencies in mental health literacy, stigma reduction, and psychological first aid.

WS

Participant

World Health Summit

Participated in high-level global health discussions on health policy, governance, and international collaboration.

IF

Vice President for External Affairs

IFMSA-Serbia

Developed international collaborations and partnerships; represented the organization in global platforms and conferences.

GS

Delegate

Global Disability Summit

Engaged in global disability policy discussions, advocating for inclusive healthcare systems and equitable participation of persons with disabilities.

TA

Task Force on Ableism - Member

The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associatio

Educated individuals and organizations to unlearn biases about disabilities; empowered voices with lived experience and ensured inclusion in decision-making.

TW

Junior Doctor, Associate member

The World Medical Association - WMA

Served as a junior doctor associate member, contributing to the association's activities.

TF

Speaker

The Wellbeing Economy Forum 2026

Spoke at the 'Buying Better Futures' session, contributing to discussions on nutrition, children's wellbeing, and school meal policies.

WE

AMR Campaign Advocate

WHO Europe

Represented WHO Europe as an AMR Campaign Advocate, contributing to public health advocacy and antimicrobial stewardship awareness.

JP

Youth Advisory Group Member

Joint Action PreventNCD

Supported Member States in implementing cancer and NCD prevention strategies; assessed effectiveness of prevention methods and advised on policy approaches.

WW

Delegate

WIMUN - Global Model WHO

Developed practical experience in multilateral health diplomacy; engaged in simulated international health negotiations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Belgrade logoUB

University of Belgrade

Master of Public Health, Public Health

Pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

University of Belgrade logoUB

University of Belgrade

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree.

GK

Gymnasium Kraljevo

High School Diploma, General Education

Completed high school education.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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