Women in Global Health

Violence against women health workers isn’t random—it’s a structural issue. With only 25% of leadership roles held by women, patriarchal attitudes undervalue and under-protect their contributions, leaving them vulnerable to harm. We call for transformative action: ?? Shift violent social norms through investment in education and programs. ?? Enforce gender-responsive laws with zero tolerance for violence. ?? Empower women in leadership to build safer, inclusive health systems. It’s time to ensure every woman health worker is safe, valued, and protected. #WomenUnderFire #NoExcuse #WomenInGH

Last week, Women in Global Health representatives demonstrated inspiring leadership at the 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (#HSR2024) in Nagasaki, Japan, themed “Building Just and Sustainable Health Systems: Centering People and Protecting the Planet.” Some highlights from #HSR2024: ??A presentation from Women in Global Health Philippines, addressing the underrepresentation of women in leadership within the Philippine health sector despite their majority in the workforce. Their policy review emphasized the urgent need for systemic reforms to empower women leaders. ?? Women in Global Health - India contributed key findings on digital interventions for maternal and child health in Odisha, exploring solutions to improve service delivery and overcome systemic barriers in health systems. These women leaders are a testament to the strength and resilience of women in health, driving innovation, equity, and justice in global health systems. Their work reminds us that health systems cannot achieve sustainability or equity without women’s leadership at every level. ?? Let’s celebrate and amplify their voices as they continue to pave the way for change. #GlobalHealth #WomenInGH #HSR2024 #HealthEquity

This International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Women in Global Health (WGH) launches the #WomenUnderFire campaign as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Women health workers—vital to global health—are under constant threat. It's time for the world to take action. Women health workers make up the majority of frontline, high-risk jobs but face disproportionately higher levels of violence. From attacks on health facilities to systemic violence fueled by patriarchal attitudes, these women are underprotected and undervalued. ?? Let’s unite for change Join us as we kick off our campaign with a webinar to discuss urgent actions needed to protect women health workers in crisis settings. ?? Webinar: Safe Spaces in Crisis ?? November 26, 7:00 AM UTC ?? Register here ?? Take action now! We urge governments and global organizations to safeguard women health workers—when they thrive, communities flourish. ?? Download our toolkit: https://bit.ly/494AC4d ?? Share our infographic – a powerful tool to advocate for the safety and empowerment of women health workers globally. Click here to see how you can use it: https://bit.ly/4fZrqAw #WomenUnderFire #16DaysOfActivism #GenderEquality #ProtectHealthWorkers #WomeninGH #GlobalHealth #NoExcuse

Join our chapter lead, Dr. Adepeju Adeniran and very vibrant community member Nafisat Salisu Isa alongside other esteemed speakers on this webinar. Register via this link: https://lnkd.in/eFDPRPj6 More details ?????? In light of ongoing global crises driving increased population displacement, we invite you to join a vital conversation on preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH) in crisis situations. Webinar: Safe Spaces in Crisis – Protecting Women Health Workers Against SEAH ?? Date: November 26, 2024 ? Time: 07:00 AM UTC This event marks an important collaboration organized with the Women in Global Health chapters of The Philippines, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Zambia, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Somalia, as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Together, we aim to foster dialogue and action to safeguard women health workers on the frontlines. Why Attend? ? Learn from real-world experiences and expert discussions on SEAH prevention in crisis contexts. ? Collaborate on actionable solutions to protect and empower women and health workers. ? Strengthen our collective response to ensuring safe spaces for those at the heart of care in vulnerable settings. Together, we can inspire action to create safer, more supportive environments for women health workers worldwide.

Shoutout to the Lusophone-speaking communities at Women in Global Health! From Mozambique to Brazil, Portugal to Guinea Bissau, this growing network connects and supports Portuguese-speaking women in #globalhealth, fostering collaboration and leadership for health equity. Know someone who should join? Share this with them! Women in Global Health - Lusophone community

Only a few days left! Don't miss the Women in Global Health webinar kicking off our 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence (GBV)?campaign! ? Register today: https://lnkd.in/eFDPRPj6

??One week left until our event “Reimagining Systems to Elevate Women in Global Health Leadership” ?????? Grab your afternoon drink ??? and hear more from our keynote speaker and panel on how governance and health systems must change to achieve equitable representation in global health leadership! ??? Date: 27 Nov 2024 ? Time: 4pm-5:30pm AEDT ?? Location: Zoom ?? Register now bit.ly/WGHAevent We are proud to have Assistant Minister Ged Kearney, Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care and Assistant Minister for Indigenous Health, to give an opening remark. Let’s explore what equitable global health leadership truly means together with our panellists: Janelle Weissman: UN Women's Regional Head of External Relations for Asia-Pacific and a powerhouse in social justice. Prof Sara E Davies: Professor of International Relations at Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University, and a global expert in Women, Peace, and Security Agenda. A/Prof Meru Sheel: Associate Professor at Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney and Chair of WGH-Australia with extensive research in inequities in global health Moderated by Rachel Mather from Field Epidemiology in Action, PhD candidate at The Australian National University, and committee member at WGH-Australia Women in Global Health #WomeninLeadership #GlobalHealth #GenderEquity #GenderEquality #LeadershipSeminar #InclusiveLeadership #HealthSystems #SocialImpact

The ASEAN Gender Outlook 2024 is out! Discover how gender disparities impact progress on the SDGs across ASEAN Member States. Dive into the full report to explore the data and solutions driving gender equality in the region! #GenderEquality????????

? There's still time to sign up! Join Women in Global Health on November 26 at 7:00 UTC for a webinar launching our 16 Days of Activism Against GBV campaign: #WomenUnderFire. ?? Register today: https://lnkd.in/eFDPRPj6 Meet our speakers below! ?? ?? #WomenUnderFire #WomenInGH #16DaysOfActivism #HealthEquity #EndGBV