#WomenUnderFire: Join the Movement to Protect Women Health Workers
20 November 2024
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence begins on November 25th, Women in Global Health (WGH) is proud to launch our campaign, #WomenUnderFire, to spotlight the violence faced by women health workers across the globe. These professionals form the backbone of health systems and often work under dire and unsafe conditions—from conflict zones to underserved communities—where their own safety is at risk.
Violence is a daily reality
From kidnapping and sexual violence to harassment and attacks on health facilities, women health workers endure disproportionate risks compared to their male counterparts. Many operate in environments where protections fail, accountability is scarce, and systemic violence persists. This must change.
Join us in action
This campaign demands transformative action to address systemic violence, enforce institutional safeguards, and foster inclusive, resilient health systems. We call on global leaders and institutions to uphold international protections, bring perpetrators to justice, and implement zero-tolerance policies against violence.
To kick off the campaign, we invite you to our webinar:
Webinar: Safe Spaces in Crisis – Protecting Women Health Workers Against SEAH
📅 Date: November 26, 2024
⏰ Time: 07:00 AM UTC
💻 Register here: Link
Organized with WGH chapters across The Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Somalia, this event highlights the urgent need for action to prevent Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) in crisis contexts.
Be part of the campaign
Access our social media toolkit to amplify the voices of women health workers and advocate for their safety. Share your stories, challenge systemic violence, and demand justice. When women health workers are safe, communities thrive.
This campaign is not just a call for awareness—it’s a rallying cry for accountability, investment, and transformative change. Together, we can inspire meaningful action and create a world where women health workers can carry out their vital roles without fear.
