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Women in Global Health (WGH) is working towards a world that values women as leaders in health. At the heart of this movement are country Chapters, linking global advocacy with local experience and establishing a network to strengthen global health.
Founded in January 2022, WGH Philippines plans to focus on three activities (Research, Mentorship, and Advocacy) and instill a learning process in this work. The emphasis and thematic focus could evolve as we improve our understanding of Filipino women’s participation in public health.
WGH Philippines is hosted by the Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes (AIHO).
Key Accomplishments
WGH-Ph was formally launched during the World Health Worker Week on 4-8 April 2022.
WGH-Ph member Lynnell Alexie Ong was chosen as one of WGH’s delegates to the 75th World Health Assembly held on 22-28 May 2022.
WGH-Ph’s Martha de la Paz provided a lecture on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression on 14 June 2022. This lecture was co-sponsored by WGH-Ph and hosted by AIHO, with the aim to be better allies to the LGBTQIA+ community.
The country chapter held its 1st Chapter Networking Activity on 10 September 2022.
WGH-Ph’s Martha de la Paz represented the country chapter in the historic WGH Peer to Peer Event in Nairobi, Kenya held last 24-28 September 2022.
Co-Convener Kim Sales was part of WGH's in-person delegation to the 76th World Health Assembly
Co-Convener Katherine Ann Reyes was selected as a Harvard LEAD Fellow for the 2023-2024 cohort.
Represented Women in Global Health at the 74th WHO WPRO Regional Committee Meeting and delivered a statement on health security.
WGH Microgrant Activities
WGH Philippines received a microgrant award from WGH and aims to implement the following activities from November 2022 to October 2023:
Understand
Scoping review to generate local evidence in the experience of Filipino women in public health
Policy review to identify policy provisions for Filipino women working in the health sector
Exploratory research to document the experiences of lesbian, bisexual, and trans women in public health in the Philippines
Profile women leaders in the public health sector to create awareness on the importance of women’s leadership
Networking
Networking events for identified and interested stakeholders
Meetings with government agencies and civil society organizations to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership
Strengthen
Strategic planning to define the chapter’s goals and milestones
WGH Philippines: Call for research participants!
Are you a Filipino nurse with at least 2 years of experience? Join our short online survey on how digitalization and climate change are reshaping nursing work.
Fifty (50) participants will be randomly chosen to receive a gift voucher.
Make your voice count. Share your insights today!
Know a Filipino woman leader in health?
We are accepting submissions for Filipino women who have had an impact on the Philippine health sector at the national or local level. Submit names here.
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