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Women in Global Health advocates for inclusive health governance at WHO Regional Committee for Europe
Women in Global Health (WGH) joined actors from across the region at the 74th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe (October 29-31) in Copenhagen, Denmark, advocating for a…
Webinar: Gender-Responsive Health Supply Chain Systems: Are We There Yet?
On October 29 at 12:00 UTC, we hosted a lively discussion on a topic that doesn’t always get the spotlight it deserves—integrating gender considerations in pharmaceutical supply chains. As we…
Women in Global Health Board Chair Statement
Effective October 15th, Emilia Caro will step in as the new interim Board Chair of Women in Global Health (WGH). The Board is now entirely composed of exceptional women leaders…
Feminist Insights on the Global Health Workers Compact: Women in Global Health’s Perspective
At Women in Global Health (WGH), we celebrate the critical role of health workers in improving health outcomes and providing compassionate care to all, especially the most vulnerable. The majority…
We cannot wait any longer: The voices of women health workers in the AMR crisis
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest global health challenges, with serious gendered implications, particularly for women in low-resource settings. Join Women in Global Health (WGH) for a critical…
Achieving a gender-responsive universal health system in Brazil: the role of Women in Global Health
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that all people have access to the full range of quality health services they need, whenever they need….
The road to UHC passes through gender responsive health systems: the case of WGH Nigeria
Being the most populous country in Africa, with an estimated total population of 216 million, Nigeria faces multiple challenges to achieve Universal Health Coverage by 2030, in line with global…
From Nairobi to New York – what reasons to be hopeful for women’s equality at the Summit of the Future
The Summit of the Future, championed by the UN Secretary-General, is upon us. International organizations, civil society, and member states have been anticipating this event. With the goal of addressing…
Economic Justice for Women Health Workers: Leave no one behind
“As a new graduate nurse, we work as ‘cover staff’ while waiting for a paid hospital job. We get no regular salary, sometimes work long shifts with no breaks, and…
WGH – Board expansion announcement
Women in Global Health Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to our Board of Directors. As leaders from WGH Chapters, they bring the experience and…
