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women in global health
Washington, USImpact-drivenNGOHealthcareSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees51 - 100
Founded2015
LocationWashington
About women in global health
"women in global health" (WGH) is a rapidly growing, women-led global movement established in 2015. It challenges power and privilege to achieve gender equity in health, identifying gender inequity as a systemic problem impacting global health service delivery. WGH functions as a global network of women and allies across 51 countries with 55 chapters, advocating for equity for all genders. The organization mobilizes change, promotes gender-transformative policies, and enhances the visibility of women health leaders, supported by over 100,000 supporters.
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Sustainability Goals
Gender Equality
Achieving Gender Equality in Global Health
The organization challenges power structures and advocates for gender-equal leadership across the global health sector.
Amplifying Underrepresented Women's Voices
Women in Global Health amplifies the voices of women, especially from the Global South, promoting their visibility and leadership roles.
Good Health & Well-Being
Strengthening Health Systems through Gender Equity
The organization improves global health service delivery by identifying and combating systemic gender inequity within the healthcare sector.
Advocating for Gender-Responsive Health Coverage
Women in Global Health actively advocates for gender-responsive Universal Health Coverage, aiming to improve quality and accessibility for all.
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Promoting Decent Work for Health Workers
The organization advocates for a new social contract for women health and care workers, aiming to improve their working conditions and recognition.
Addressing Unpaid Work in Healthcare
Women in Global Health publishes reports highlighting the impact of women's unpaid work in health and proposing solutions for fair compensation.
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FAQs
Q1What is the mission of women in global health?
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women in global health (WGH) is a global movement dedicated to challenging power and privilege to achieve gender equity in health. The organization advocates for equity for all genders in global health, identifying gender inequity as a systemic problem within healthcare.
Q2What is the global reach of women in global health?
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WGH is a rapidly growing global movement with a presence in 51 countries, supported by 55 WGH Chapters. It has over 100,000 supporters and more than 6,000 members worldwide.
Q3What are women in global health's core advocacy areas?
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Core advocacy areas include achieving gender-equal leadership in global health, establishing a new social contract for women health and care workers, promoting gender equity in health emergency preparedness and response, and advocating for gender-responsive Universal Health Coverage.
Q4When and why was women in global health founded?
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The organization was founded in 2015 when four women in the health sector observed that women constitute the majority in the sector but hold only a minority of global health leadership roles. It was established to challenge this inequity.
Q5What kind of reports does women in global health publish?
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WGH publishes influential reports that provide critical evidence and arguments to challenge existing power structures and leadership gaps in health. Examples include "The Great Resignation: Why Women Health Workers Are Leaving" and "Delivered by Women, Led by Men."
Q6Where is women in global health headquartered and what is its legal form?
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women in global health is headquartered in Washington, USA, and is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. It also operates under the legal form of an e.V. (registered association).
