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Movement Building

Our Chapters are the heartbeat of Women in Global Health. They bring women’s lived realities from local health systems into national, regional, and global decision-making spaces where policies are shaped, and power is exercised.

Today, our chapter network spans 65 chapters across 60 countries, connecting women in health to influence policy, amplify underrepresented voices, and advance gender-transformative leadership. Whether you’re exploring existing chapters or considering starting one, this is where global solidarity meets local action.

Get to know our chapters

Click on any marker on the map to view detailed information about our chapters worldwide.

Interested in forming a Chapter?

Until the beginning of 2024, we had launched 58 chapters across 53 countries, increasing the visibility of women in global health and bringing their perspectives and experiences at the global level. Since then, our network has continued to expand, and we currently have 65 chapters across 60 countries.

This growth reflects the increasing momentum of the movement and our continued commitment to amplifying the voices of women who are underrepresented, particularly those from low-income countries. We know we are stronger and more effective working in solidarity with Women in Global Health committed to our cause.

Why create a Chapter?

Creating a WGH Chapter has many benefits, as you become a member of an established and growing global network. Being in a Chapter gives you:


Influence Health Policy

The opportunities for women leaders to shape health policy and decision-making at local, national, regional, and global levels, ensuring that policies are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of communities.

Advance Gender-Transformative Leadership

A way of advancing gender transformative leadership in global health organizations in your community by leading change and championing gender equity

Collective Support & Solidarity

The support to connect with like-minded women committed to working together to drive a positive and lasting change in health.

Connect & Lead Locally

A platform to connect with women in global health in your community and identify opportunities to advance women’s leadership.

Cross-Chapter Collaboration

New connections across issues and organizations working in global health, in particular, sharing knowledge, best practices and what works with sister Chapters

Amplify Women’s Visibility

A mechanism to bring visibility to women shaping global health programming, policy and advocacy in your community

Bring Lived Realities Forward

A chance to bring the ground realities for women to global health decision-making

The process

1

If you want to start a Chapter

Begin by following us and familiarising yourself with our work. We have developed a Chapter interest guide to help you learn more about the chapters and how you can start a chapter in your own country.

2

Identify like-minded women and men in your community

who are interested in forming a Chapter and begin early discussions on your local context. Form your Chapter core team.

3

Schedule an appointment with us

for support, guidance, and to move the process along.

4

Become a member


Any further questions?

Chapter’s Bulletin

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