Women In Global Health (WGH)

Dr. Shubha Nagesh, Advocacy Advisor - Global Health

To me, being a SheDecides Champion means standing at the forefront of a movement that empowers women and girls to make decisions about their own bodies, lives, and futures. It’s about challenging societal norms and advocating for reproductive rights, gender equality, and justice. As a SheDecides Champion, I am committed to amplifying the voices of marginalised women, ensuring that their choices are respected, and working towards a world where every woman has the agency to shape her own destiny—free from discrimination or limitation. Together, we can create lasting change.

How we are working so SheDecides

At Women in Global Health, we are committed to advancing gender equality and ensuring women have the agency to lead and make decisions in healthcare. Aligned with SheDecides values, we advocate for women’s rights to control their bodies, access quality health services, and participate in decision-making processes. Our work empowers women in health roles and strengthens systems to make healthcare more inclusive and equitable for all, ensuring every woman has the power to choose her own path.

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women at the Intersection of Gender, Disability, and Health

This project focuses on highlighting the critical intersection of gender, disability, and health, with the goal of amplifying the voices of those often marginalised. By addressing the unique challenges faced by women with disabilities, we aim to advocate for more inclusive, accessible, and equitable healthcare systems. The project will engage stakeholders, raise awareness, and push to build evidence to ensure women with disabilities are fully represented in health decision-making and receive the care and support they deserve.

About Women in Global Health (WGH)

Women in Global Health (WGH) is a fast-growing women-led movement demanding gender equity in global health. We work to challenge power and privilege in global health. Founded in 2015 when four early career women, who initially met online, encountered an overwhelming response on social media on a range of issues. Six years after launching as a not-for-profit that was entirely powered by volunteers and had no income, Women in Global Health now has 57 Chapters in 52 countries. With around 6,500 members and 100,000 supporters in over 100 countries, we are nurses, midwives, doctors, public health professionals, health policymakers, community health workers, researchers, pharmacists, and private sector health workers.

Women in Global Health is:

  • A global movement
  • A platform for all voices
  • A catalytic force
  • A strategic disrupter
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