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Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
According to the World Health Organization, female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to the partial or entire removal or injury of external female genital organs for non-medical reasons. Although the practice…
Women in Global Health’s watchlist for WHO’s Executive Board
This week we interviewed Women in Global Health Policy Associates, Dr. Kalkidan Lakew and Ms. Becca Reisforf ahead of the upcoming WHO Executive Board. The policy team will be tracking…
An interview with Women in Global Health Mexico
Entrevista con Women in Global Health México – Español El capítulo de Women in Global Health (WGH) México celebró su primera reunión presencial en enero de este año y después…
Aiming high in 2023 and not compromising on gender equity in health
Women in Global Health 2023 Policy Priorities The start of 2023 marks the start of the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023 health will continue to be center…
2022: The Year of Action
Dear Women in Global Health community, As December comes to an end, I want to thank you for being with us this year and invite you to join us as we celebrate the impact of Women…
The #HealthToo report is published
Women in Global Health’s latest policy report Her Story: Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment of Women Health Workers is the culmination of our #HealthToo research project and online platform. It…
Health for All Can Be a Reality: Steps Toward Gender-Responsive UHC
As we commemorate Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on the 12th of December, the Alliance for Gender Equality and UHC calls on governments to act on the UHC promise of…
Comments on Gender Equity and Universal Health Coverage
On the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day, December 12 – Women in Global Health spoke to recent awardees of the 2022 Heroines of Health, Dr Sara Saaed Khurram and…
Q&A with Ms. Aine Markham on gender equity and Universal Health Coverage
We spoke to Ms. Aine Markham, Program Director of the Gender Transformative Leadership Program for Women in Global Health. Aine has worked for over 25 years in several countries in…
Ms. Anita Kouvahey-Eklu on the issue of GBV in Togo
Ms. Anita Kouvahey-Eklu is the Deputy Country Director for Integrate Health in Togo and Heroine of Health 2022. On the occasion of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Women…
