Category: News
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…
Breaking Barriers: What global health means for women leaders at UNGA 79
This blog embodies my journey as a woman leader from a modest hill state in India, to the UNGA in New York. My hopes are immense; I aspire to…
Strength in Unity: making a difference at UNGA 79 and Summit of the Future
As UN member states gather for the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the Summit of the Future, Women in Global Health is standing united, reminding global leaders that…
Empowering Women in Global Health: Join Our Gender Transformative Leadership Program
Women in Global Health (WGH) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for its chapter members to strengthen their leadership skills through our Gender Transformative Leadership and Intersectionality (GTLI) Program….
WGH Movement Building Process: The Power of Collective Action
In 2025, our movement will be 10 years old. There are more of us than ever, in 58 chapters in 53 countries. As we continue to grow, it’s vital that…
