Strengthen Gender Equity in Health Financing and Governance

Health financing and governance systems often overlook structural drivers of gender inequity, resulting in affordability barriers, inadequate social protection, and inequitable resource allocation. Without reform, financing systems reinforce disparities.

Our Approach

Women in Global Health strengthens gender-equitable health financing and governance by:

Integrating Gender in Financing Design

Promote gender-responsive budgeting
Advance equitable pooling and purchasing mechanisms
Reduce out-of-pocket burdens

Strengthening Transparency and Oversight

Advocate public reporting and gender audits
Align accountability mechanisms with human rights commitments

Expanding Social Protection

Support inclusive systems protecting women during pregnancy, childbirth, and caregiving

Shifting Power in Decision-Making

Ensure women’s meaningful participation in governance and financing bodies

Why It Matters

Financing determines whose needs are prioritized and whose voices matter. Embedding gender equity into governance systems institutionalizes fairness and accountability.