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Her & Now: Stories from Women in Public Health

Rights Promised vs. Rights in Practice: Justice Gaps in Women’s Health

Across six countries, Women in Global Health chapters reveal how strong legal protections for women often fail in daily reality—through weak enforcement, stigma, unequal access, and systemic barriers. These stories expose justice gaps that undermine women’s health, safety, and leadership, calling for survivor-centered implementation that turns legal commitments into real, lived equity worldwide.

Policy Brief On Advancing Breast Cancer Prevention and Care

Breast cancer is the world’s most diagnosed cancer, yet women in low- and middle-income countries face major barriers to early detection, treatment, and affordable care. This Women in Global Health policy brief highlights how gender inequities shape breast cancer outcomes and calls for gender-responsive, UHC-aligned reforms that strengthen health systems, expand access, and place women’s leadership at the center of cancer care.

The Critical Role of Training and Mentorship in Advancing Women’s Leadership in Health 

Drawing on decades of leadership in global health, Dr. Magda Robalo argues that investing in women’s training and mentorship is essential to stronger health systems. Although women make up 70% of the health workforce, they remain underrepresented in leadership. Expanding mentorship, equitable promotion, and workplace protections can empower women leaders, improve care delivery, and build more resilient, inclusive health systems worldwide.

Abstract Submission: HSR2026 The 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research

HSR2026 invites abstract submissions for its global symposium, centered on four themes: Politics and Polycrises, Plurality and Partnerships, Platforms and Participation, and Pathways and Planet. The conference welcomes sessions that advance health systems research theory and practice, with submissions in English due by 19 April 2026. Participation is limited to one organized session role and one individual abstract presentation per person.

Integrating Sex and Gender in Health Research and Policy

This six-week course addresses the urgent need to integrate sex and gender into health research, challenging the longstanding “male default” that has led to inequities in evidence and health outcomes. Designed for researchers, clinicians, and policy professionals, it equips participants with practical skills to meet emerging global standards for rigorous, inclusive, and equitable health research.

The Alliance Lift: WGH PH's Dr. Katherine Ann Reyes In Conversation with Mr. Jeffrey Knezovich

We are thrilled to see WGH Philippines’ very own Dr. Katherine Ann Reyes featured in the WHO Alliance Lift series! In this insightful conversation, Dr. Reyes discusses her journey from clinical care to health systems research, her work on HPV vaccine uptake, and the power of bidirectional mentorship. Her dedication to making research "simpler" and more accessible is a masterclass in driving real-world policy change in the Philippines. Catch the full interview and get inspired! 🎧

Share Your AI Journey in Health Research

The Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research is calling for real-world case studies on how AI is reshaping Health Policy and Systems Research. Whether it’s a success story or a learning experience in analysis, synthesis, or policy engagement, your insights can help shape a global flagship report. Don't miss the chance to contribute, especially from low- and middle-income contexts! Deadline: 16 Feb 2026

Women in Scientific Organizations: Global Evidence from Science Academies and Unions

Join the global community on Feb 11, 2026, for a landmark webinar unveiling 10 years of evidence on gender equality in scientific organizations. This report provides the clearest picture yet of women’s progress and remaining barriers across 136 global institutions. Learn about effective institutional practices and help shape a more equitable scientific landscape!