Women in Global Health

International AffairsDistrict of Columbia, United States51-200 Employees

Women in Global Health (WGH) is a nonprofit organization in the international affairs sector that advocates for gender equity in leadership, career opportunities, and pay within global health. Founded in 2015 and based in Washington, DC, the group supports a global network of chapters and members to elevate women as leaders and catalysts for improvements in health systems and universal health coverage. It positions itself as a large, women-led movement aimed at addressing inequities in health leadership, working conditions, and preparedness for health emergencies, by building alliances and amplifying women’s voices across regions.

WGH operates through a global network, with dozens of chapters spanning multiple countries, to advance its mission of gender-transformative change in global health. The organization has a history of collaboration and initiative, including launching platforms and research projects to document experiences of women health workers and to highlight unpaid or underpaid labor contributing to health systems. A recent development includes the launch of a platform and research project exploring work-related misconduct in the health sector. The scope and partnerships position WGH as a prominent voice within international health policy discussions and gender equity initiatives.

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