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Leadership starts with access.

But for millions of girls, limited internet access cuts them off from these opportunities early.

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay we stand for access to education and information for the future generations of women in global health.

15.07.2025 07:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WGH Zambia is helping increase access to free fistula screenings, breaking the stigma and giving women a chance to get support.

Share this post to spread awareness and help more women learn about these life-changing services.

For more information, visit: bit.ly/4luZ2J8

04.07.2025 06:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From lab coats to boardrooms, Meghna Joshi from WGH Switzerland says gender inclusivity belongs everywhere in health systems. And we stand we her. ๐Ÿ’™

20.06.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Every story can spark change. ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

Share your journeyโ€”or help us uplift the unheard voices, like community health workers in remote areas. #StoryPower #HealthEquity

bit.ly/4mYQTOJ

17.06.2025 20:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Co-authored by Julia Ismael, MPH, MD, proud member of WGH Argentina including members of W4oLATAM, this report reveals the realities women oncologists face.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full report here: bit.ly/4e1lvel

#Oncology #GenderEquity #WomenInMedicine #Leadership

16.06.2025 06:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We stand with GWL Voices and Annalena Baerbock in pushing for a UN workforce that truly reflects gender equality at every level. Diverse leadership drives real change. ๐Ÿ‘

hashtag#WomenInLeadership hashtag#UNWomen hashtag#GlobalHealth

12.06.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Pandemics are not gender-neutral.

At WHA78, Dr. Shubha Nagesh made her intervention clear: if women arenโ€™t leading pandemic preparedness, weโ€™re not prepared at all.

#WHA78 #WomeninGH #GenderJustice #PandemicPreparedness #PandemicAgreement

03.06.2025 15:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Couldn't join us in Geneva?
Our co-hosted WHA 78 side events are now available to watch online!

Adapting for Impact:
๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/4jryRld

Advancing Universal Health Coverage in a Changing World:
๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/44Zq9ao

02.06.2025 06:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WHA78: Annual count of women Chief Delegates - Women in Global Health At the 78thย  World Health Assembly (WHA78), Women in Global Health (WGH) continued its annual assessment of gender representation among Chief Delegates,ย an initiative begun in 2017 to track progress o...

The results are in from #WHA78: Only 26.6% of Chief Delegates were women โ€” down for the 2nd year in a row๐Ÿ“‰

๐Ÿ‘‰ Full analysis from WGH: bit.ly/4mEcsUx

30.05.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After a tense and historic #WHA78, itโ€™s time to take stock.

Our latest article โ€œFragmented Politics, Feminist Power: What WHA 2025 Means for Women in Global Healthโ€ is a deep dive into the breakthroughs, tensions, and feminist leadership that defined this yearโ€™s Assembly.

๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/45iyJB2

29.05.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We applaud the launch of the second Lancet Commission report on adolescent health & wellbeing!

We must:
โœ…prioritize #adolescent women's health and include them in decision making

โœ…share resources in a
constrained funding
environment

21.05.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Adapting for Impact: Health, Equality, and Rights in an era of uncertainty. @womeningh.bsky.social @savethechildren.org at #WHA78 Dr. Magda Robalo leads the conversation @uhc2030.bsky.social

19.05.2025 06:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#WHA78 ๐Ÿ’ซ Amplifying Feminist Leadership

๐Ÿ“ At a powerful Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI) side event, speakers made it clear:

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ "Gender equity is foundational, not optional" โ€” Dr. Padmini Murthy, WGH NY lead

๐Ÿ’ฐ Invest in CHWs

โš–๏ธ Reform financing for equity

@who.int

20.05.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Fragmented Politics, Feminist Power: What WHA 2025 Means for Women in Global Health As the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) convenes in Geneva, political fragmentation and uncertainty define the global health landscape. Yet amid these challenges, one truth stands clear: feminist lead...

๐ŸงตDay 2 at #WHA78: A Triumphant Step Forward for Global Health

A historic #PandemicAgreement was adopted, and despite political divides, Member States united for health security.
A new chapter begins. ๐ŸŒโœŠ

See our in-depth take on what this moment means for us๐Ÿ‘‡
๐Ÿ”—https://bit.ly/45iyJB2

20.05.2025 21:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How do we ensure multi-sectoral accountability to accelerate progress on women, children, & adolescents?

โœ… Prioritize youth-led initiatives with accountability in global financing
โœ…Engage member states
โœ…Scale effectively
โœ…Leverage data

@unicef.org @unfpa.org @pmnch.bsky.social @fp2030.bsky.social

19.05.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kicking off the #WHA78 right with some the WGH delegation at the annual @panaction.bsky.social social event.

Watch this space for #WGH at #WHA78. Letโ€™s rise for #genderjustice and gender responsive UHC!

#WGHBrazil #WGHZambia @flata04mwale25.bsky.social

19.05.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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At #WHA78, weโ€™re calling on governments to put #GenderJustice at the heart of global health. Not just as a goal, but as a way forward.

Watch this space for WGH updates from WHA78 in Geneva, from May 19th-27th!

@neusrosell.bsky.social
@minimurthy.bsky.social
@flata04mwale25.bsky.social

18.05.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Letโ€™s make sure itโ€™s one that centers rights, equity, and inclusive leadership.

Read full article here: bit.ly/4meoiVk

13.05.2025 06:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The world needs nurses now more than ever.
With only five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, WHO's 2025 State of the Worldโ€™s Nursing report arrives at a pivotal moment.

๐Ÿ“˜ Explore the report here: bit.ly/4dgv2Oj

@who.int

12.05.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us at WHA78 for a powerful side event on gender-responsive health systems and UHC. Limited in-person seats available on a first-come, first-served basis; recording available post-event.

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/3S0dbSa

11.05.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join us at WHA78 exploring how global health leaders are responding to shifting power, shrinking resources, and rising inequality. Limited in-person seats available on a first-come, first-served basis; recording available post-event.

Register here: bit.ly/3EKXUBK

10.05.2025 12:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join WGH Canada, CWIGH Leadership Steering Committee, and the Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) for a powerful webinar.

Full speaker line up next week!

Register here: bit.ly/4jNTlps

#GenderEquity #UHC #HealthWorkforce #FeministLeadership #GlobalHealth

08.05.2025 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NCD Advocates Call For More Resources, Higher Taxes And Decriminalising Suicide At UN Hearing - Health Policy Watch Calls for more resources to address non-communicable diseases (NCDs), higher taxes on unhealthy products and the decriminalisation of suicide were made at a

โ€œWe cannot solve what we do not measure, fund, or include.โ€ Dr. Magda Robalo.

Feature in Health Policy Watch: bit.ly/3EWeOx4

Rewatch the panel: bit.ly/3GIKJlq

#GenderEquity #NCDs #MentalHealth #HealthForAll

07.05.2025 06:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The WHO Pandemic Agreement is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to embed gender-responsive strategies in global health security.

Download our social media toolkit and raise awareness: bit.ly/4jKgWHz

#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #GenderJustice #WomenInGH #HealthEquity

06.05.2025 06:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Everyone has the right to manage their sexual and reproductive health, even in the most challenging circumstances.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Midwives must be valued and included in every crisis response plan.

#IDM2025

05.05.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Interim ED, Dr. Magda Robalo, made a powerful statement on the Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs ahead of the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs at the UN.

Listen now:
www.instagram.com/reel/DJKfzOG...

Letโ€™s accelerate action on #NCDs for #HealthForAll!

02.05.2025 20:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join our Executive Director ad interim, Dr. Magda Robalo, as she speaks at the Multistakeholder Hearing on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) ahead of the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs (HLM4) at the United Nations.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2 May 2025
๐Ÿ•™ 10:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM EST
๐ŸŽฅ Tune in live: lnkd.in/eGCEUQqW

02.05.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This #WorldImmunizationWeek, Women in Global Health joins the call to advance vaccine equity as a matter of health justice, gender equity, and global solidarity.

We unite behind three urgent calls to action:
๐Ÿ”น Fund Gavi 6.0:
๐Ÿ”น Prioritize Health Budgets
๐Ÿ”น Sustain Political Will

01.05.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WGH @ WHA78: Resist, Reclaim, Rise - Women in Global Health At the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), Women in Global Health will be leading a bold advocacy campaign grounded in the belief that gender justice is non-negotiable. This year, we...

๐Ÿ“ฃ Raise your voice. This is our moment to Resist, Reclaim, and Rise.

We call on governments to ratify the WHO Pandemic Agreement and make it legally binding.

Click to see what weโ€™re advocating for and how you can join us: bit.ly/42zSYZn

#WHA78 #PandemicAgreement #WomenInGH #ResistRollback

30.04.2025 07:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As leaders gather to shape the future of global health, weโ€™re ready to push the conversation forward. Itโ€™s time to rise, demand health equity, and drive real change. Join us in championing policies that leave no one behind.

The future of health starts now.

#WHA78 #HealthEquity #HealthForAll

29.04.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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