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Join WGH on October 29 at 12:00 UTC for a key discussion on integrating gender into pharmaceutical supply chain management!

Women and marginalized groups face gender biases in health supply chains, affecting access to medicines and health outcomes. Let’s explore the crucial roles women play and the barriers they face in leadership.

🗓️ Details:
65-minute virtual session (Zoom)
Open to all registered participants
👉 Register now:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A48y3awCTqub0yMbq1UMNA

🎧 New Podcast Episode! 🎧

We’re excited to share the latest episode of the Global Health Matters podcast, hosted by Dr. Garry Aslanyan! In Episode 40: Pockets of Optimism, explore how youth are driving change and improving mental health worldwide.

Listen to this inspiring conversation and discover how young leaders are making a difference: https://bit.ly/3NA2svo

On this International , we celebrate the transformative power of girls in advocating for justice and equality. This year’s theme, “Girls’ vision for the future,” highlights the importance of empowering young women in all areas, as many still face discrimination and violence that threaten their well-being and empowerment.

Did you know that nurses are three times more likely to experience violence in the workplace than other health professionals?

This , we’re joining the WHO and partners to highlight how such environments, especially for women and marginalized groups, can severely impact mental well-being. Everyone deserves a safe and respectful workplace.

WHO's PRSEAH (Prevention and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment) Accountability Framework is a critical step toward real accountability, ensuring that when harm occurs, survivors are supported and those responsible face consequences.

Let’s commit to building workplaces that prioritize mental health, safety, and accountability. Read the full WHO report to learn more👇

https://bit.ly/3XV8onz

Mental Health Matters!

As we approach World Mental Health Day, it’s more important than ever to recognize the role mental well-being plays in our global health landscape—especially in the workplace.

Tomorrow, October 3rd, Women in Global Health Botswana will host a virtual panel discussion, highlighting the importance of prioritizing mental health in professional environments. Join us to explore strategies, insights, and best practices that can help create a healthier, more supportive workplace for all.

📅 When: October 3rd, 2024 | 4:00pm UTC
💻 Where: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88117974658?pwd=4xg4bQ284IYYaf2YvnTzOBKg3tO3Mm.1

Meeting ID: 881 1797 4658
Passcode: 300343

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Join live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/sGETLox17iiJWWf9/

Let’s make mental health a priority. Register now and be part of the conversation!

📣 This International Equal Pay Day, Women in Global Health calls for urgent action to close the gender pay gap in health.

Women like Maria, a nurse from Mexico, work in temporary, underpaid roles—contributing to a pay gap that sees women earning 24% less than men in the sector. Globally, women provide over $3 trillion in health work annually, with half of it unpaid.

It's time to recognize and fairly compensate the women who form the backbone of our health systems. Let's build more equitable, resilient health systems that leave no one behind.

🔗 Join us in advocating for economic justice!

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gvzdHu

Economic Justice for Women Health Workers: Leave no one behind - Women in Global Health 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 use this platform to amplify the voices of women like myself, often overlooked, and to spotlight the unique health challenges faced by those in rural and unde...

🌍 Breaking Barriers: What global health means for women leaders at UNGA 79 🌍

We are proud to showcase the leadership of Dr. Shubha Nagesh as one of the delegates representing Women in Global Health at UNGA 79 in New York. Dr. Nagesh's journey from a modest hill state in India to the global stage reflects the powerful voices of women who are often underrepresented in decision-making spaces.

Dr. Nagesh will amplify the message that gender equality is essential to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). With women making up 67% of the global health workforce but holding only 25% of senior leadership roles, gender-responsive health systems are critical to delivering health for all. She will push for national governments to address gender pay gaps, ensure bodily autonomy for women and girls, and include sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as key elements of health services.

As we face global risks like climate change, conflict, and economic instability, Dr. Nagesh will call for urgent multilateral action that places women’s rights and gender equality at the heart of global health strategies.

Read more about her inspiring journey and the critical role of women leaders in global health here: https://womeningh.org/breaking-barriers-what-global-health-means-for-women-leaders-at-unga-79/

We stand with her in the fight for inclusive, equitable health systems that meet the needs of every woman. 💪

Breaking Barriers: What global health means for women leaders at UNGA 79 - Women in Global Health 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 use this platform to amplify the voices of women like myself, often overlooked, and to spotlight the unique health challenges faced by those in rural and unde...

🌍✨ The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is underway! Follow the Women in Global Health delegation at the Summit of the Future on September 22-23. This is a crucial moment to enhance global cooperation and drive progress on the Sustainable Development Goals ( ). Let’s use this opportunity to advocate for and gender-responsive health systems!

Learn more and join us 👉 https://tinyurl.com/23wyc34u

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🌍 Women in Global Health is excited to announce that we’re sending an esteemed delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly and the Summit of the Future! We’ll be championing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and advocating for gender-responsive health systems to create a more equitable future for women and girls.

Our delegation has a packed schedule of events in New York, and we can’t wait to share more about our advocacy, engagements, and progress. Watch this space for updates as we take on this pivotal moment to push for change and ensure women are leading the conversation! 💪

📢Attention all D.C. Area global health professionals! Join the Women in Global Health Washington DC Chapter for a networking happy hour.

Bring a friend and make new connections!

DATE: Thursday, September 12, 5:30 - 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Mission Dupont Circle, 1606 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

RSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/4dxsfj8

Final call: only one day left to apply for Women in Global Health's Gender Transformative Leadership & Intersectionality Program! ⏰

Are you an early-to-mid-career woman in healthcare looking to strengthen your leadership skills and drive gender equity in your context? Don’t miss this opportunity to join an empowering online course designed for WGH members worldwide.

Applications close tomorrow, September 6th — apply now!

Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/d4zaAQsJ

"Joining WGH is an opportunity to promote sustainable and effective change in gender equity within the healthcare workforce and leadership."

Women in Global Health welcomes Dr. Dr. Adedoyin Oyekan as the new UK Chapter co-lead. A medical doctor, Dr. Oyekan brings with her a rich academic experience, fosters collaborations and networks to explore interdisciplinary areas on health, gender and climate impacts.

Don't forget to apply for Women in Global Health’s Gender Transformative Leadership & Intersectionality Program! 🌍

This online course is designed for early-to-mid-career women in healthcare, offering you the skills, networks, and tools to champion gender equity and inclusivity in health systems. Open exclusively to WGH members around the world.

Don't miss your opportunity — apply by September 6th!

Learn more and apply here 👉 https://womeningh.org/gtli-program/

The time to end in health is now! 🛑

Our report demonstrates the serious physical, mental, personal, and economic costs for women health workers who experience sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. We demand safe working conditions for all, especially women working in health.

Learn more 👉 https://womeningh.org/healthtoo/

Although sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment of women health workers appear to be universal, legal frameworks, cultures & socio-economic contexts vary widely.

The report highlights the critical points that should be addressed in all contexts.

Read our recommendations 👉 https://womeningh.org/healthtoo/

Certain groups of women are at higher risk of SEAH in health due to unequal power dynamics ⚖️

Interventions to prevent & respond to work-related must be intersectional.

Learn more about our recommendations to prevent & stop in health 👉 https://womeningh.org/healthtoo/