Strength in unity: Women in Global Health Argentina rise against a changing political landscape

The event was marked by the beginning of a new phase for the health sector, bringing significant challenges in terms of gender equity for health and care personnel. Recent elections cast a shadow on the future of the health sector and sexual and reproductive health and rights within the country. With the threat of a shutdown of the Health Ministry and fear of a pushback on the legal right to abortion gained only in  2020, the importance of building strong networks amplifying women’s leadership and contributing to the development of an inclusive health system is urgent. The Women in Global Health Argentina leadership stresses:“The decriminalization of abortion is a topic of significant debate and interaction in Argentina. It is marked by different ethical, social, and political stances.”  In a field where a significant number of health professionals are women, there is a  need to increase their participation in decision-making roles to preserve and advance women’s rights in health. “We work with statistics and data gathered from various study centers to address policies and activities that ensure access to safe sexual and reproductive health services while promoting comprehensive strategies for prevention and education,” explains Caro. WGH Argentina serves as an example of how unity brings strength to the field. By building strategic alliances with other organizations, such as the Gedyt Foundation, they collaborate on various projects and activities within the programs of both organizations to further enhance the collective impact and promote meaningful change for women’s leadership in health.