Socialist International Women’s Post

Just published! 16 recommendations for governments and partners to take action in ensuring women community health workers are safe, supported, and fairly compensated so they can deliver the lifesaving care their patients need. Women make up 70% of the community health workforce and investing in them is essential for driving progress toward the sustainable development goals, including universal health coverage and gender equality. By dismantling barriers that limit women’s potential, implementers, policymakers, governments, and funders can drive lasting social and economic benefits for communities and build resilient health systems. Read the full Framework for Action from Integrate Health and Last Mile Health that Co-Impact proudly supports as a commitment partner: https://bit.ly/womenCHWs

Amazing read and concrete, tangible calls to action to better support and amplify the incredible efforts of female Community Health Workers! Congrats Last Mile Health and Integrate Health and for sharing Co-Impact. Here are some of my favorite recommendations: ✅ Women community health workers’ voices are systematically incorporated into the decision-making process for planning and implementing health services. ✅ Community health worker training curriculum includes modules on gender sensitivity and safety to prevent and respond to gender-based violence ✅ Support structures and networks are established for the professional development of women community health workers. ✅ National policies are implemented to ensure women community health workers maintain a fair workload and are not burdened with additional responsibilities beyond their roles. #CHWS #WomenDeliverHealth #GenderEquity #SupportWomenleaders

🌟 President Biden Signs Executive Order to Expand Research on Women’s Health 🌟 This executive order is a significant step forward in prioritising women's health, which is aimed at expanding research in this crucial area. The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research health conditions and diseases that disproportionately affect women. In his own words, he highlighted the pivotal role of women's health in fostering a healthy, stable economy, underlining the administration's commitment to advancing healthcare equity and innovation. “To state the obvious, if you want to have the strongest economy in the world, you can’t leave half of the country behind.” 🌍 And, this aligns perfectly with the theme of this year's #CSW68 which is to accelerate gender equality by addressing poverty. This is a great first step in the USA, but we need to continue to fight for safe, free and legal access to women's healthcare for all! What did you think of the news? 👇 #WomensHealth #HealthcareEquity #ResearchAdvancements UN Women UK

✊🏼The Health ImPACT Coalition, representing 300+ health advocates, welcomes the strong emphasis in the Rev.1 of the Pact on human rights, gender equality, and equitable access to sustainable development and commensurate financing for low- and middle-income countries. 🚫However, while health is a key driver of the SDG Agenda's success, it is NOT fully integrated into the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact or the Declaration of Future Generations. We urge: ✅Recognition of health rights as fundamental. ✅Gender-responsive healthcare and protection of sexual/reproductive health. ✅Accelerated progress on Universal Health Coverage. ✅Increased investment in health and community systems and workforce. ✅Equal engagement of civil society and marginalised communities. ✅Adoption of a One Health approach. ✅Strong health data management policies. ✅Fair management of intellectual property. ✅Transparency and accountability in the Pact of the Future. ✅Acknowledge the urgency of the climate-health nexus. View the revisions here 👉🏽https://lnkd.in/gegd3FyE #HealthImPACT #GlobalHealth #SustainableDevelopment #SDGs #SummitOfTheFuture #Commit2Health

Join us on 29 October, 14:00-15:30 CET, for the Health Policy Platform Webinar: "Stepping up efforts for better mental health of long-term care workers and informal carers" In honor of the International Day of Care and Support, we’ll explore key actions to improve mental health for care workers, with a special focus on gender equality and the future of long-term care systems. Hear from experts, including DG SANTE and DG Employment, and learn about the EU-funded WELL CARE project. I’ll be speaking on behalf of UNI Care Europa—don't miss it! You can see the full agenda here: https://lnkd.in/ee_wsdKW   This webinar will take place online in the framework of the “Mental Health in all Policies” Stakeholders Network in the EU Health Policy Platform, led by Mental Health Europe. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eyix3zkK #EuropeanUnion #care #EuropeanCareStrategy #mentalhealth #HealthUnion

The International Day of Action for Women's Health is observed on May 28th every year to raise awareness about women's health issues and to promote gender equality in healthcare. This day serves as a global platform to advocate for women's rights to access quality healthcare services, information, and resources. The focus of the International Day of Action for Women's Health is to address various health challenges that women face, including reproductive health issues, maternal mortality, gender-based violence, and barriers to accessing healthcare services. It also aims to promote women's empowerment, bodily autonomy, and the right to make informed decisions about their health. On this day, organizations, activists, healthcare professionals, and individuals around the world come together to organize events, campaigns, workshops, and discussions to highlight the importance of women's health and advocate for policy changes that prioritize women's healthcare needs. By raising awareness and advocating for women's health rights, the International Day of Action for Women's Health plays a crucial role in advancing gender equality, promoting women's well-being, and achieving sustainable development goals related to health and well-being for all. #WomenHealth #GenderEquality #WomensRights #HealthForAll #EmpowerWomen #ReproductiveHealth #MaternalHealth #GenderJustice #HealthcareAccess #WomenEmpowerment #GlobalHealth #IDAWH #May28

Did you know that of the 1.1 million people globally with vision impairment, more than half are women. Women and girls face significant cultural and systemic barriers to receiving eye health services or treatment with the same frequency as men. Check out the latest case study and insights from Firetail addressing this important #genderequity and #healthequity issue.

Menstrual health is a fundamental human right The World Health Organization (WHO) has regional websites for Africa, Americas, South-East Asia, Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Western Pacific. There are numerous countries within each region. Menstrual health is recognized as a fundamental human right, and a resolution was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council to promote menstrual hygiene management (MHM). The resolution calls for universal access to affordable and safe menstrual hygiene products, improvement of water and sanitation facilities, elimination of taxes on menstrual products, and integration of MHM into national policies. WHO/Europe has been organizing workshops to strengthen skills and capacities in WASH provisions in schools under the Protocol on Water and Health. These efforts aim to create inclusive learning environments that uphold human rights and promote gender equality. https://lnkd.in/e7mRNhEZ #PublicHealth #Europe #StayInformed #StayEmpowered

The theme this year for International Women’s Day is “Count her in: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment”. In my opinion, enabling women to access the healthcare they need, at the right time and in a manner that suits them is also a powerful step to equality. When professional women earn more, they tend to spend any extra income on healthcare for themselves and their families. Encouraging women to become financially independent is thus an investment in Australia’s health. As a mum to three kids, there have been plenty of days where I’ve needed quick access to care – as any parent will know, no one wants to be sitting in a waiting room for hours with a sick or injured child! With over 52% of Australia’s insured population being women, it’s more clear than ever that women are seeking the peace of mind when it comes to knowing they can access care for themselves, and their loved ones in a timely and cost-effective manner. This is one of the reasons why private healthcare has become increasingly important for women in Australia, in addition to many other benefits, such as:   ☑ Access to maternal, sexual and reproductive health support ☑ Support in healthy aging – in fact the average life expectancy for Australian women is one of the highest across OECD nations at 85.4 years ☑ Mental health support – especially access to out of hospital care and preventative treatment   As part of this week’s IWD celebrations, I joined a fantastic lunch by AmCham Australia on Tuesday, which was a great opportunity to hear more about how we can work together to improve gender equality and outcomes. Thank you to April Palmerlee 🇺🇸🇦🇺 of AmCham for hosting the lunch, and to Anna Brown OAM, Corrina Davison, Allegra Spender and Dr Diana Zhang for sharing their insights. As an advocate for equality and improved outcomes, I’ll be continuing to focus on ensuring women can access healthcare when and where they need with my work at Private Healthcare Australia.   #IWD2024 #PrivateHealthcareAustralia #GenderEquality

The importance of ensuring equal access to health care and education cannot be overemphasized—two foundational pillars for achieving a more inclusive, prosperous society. Why It Matters; Gender equality in education empowers women and girls, leading to improved health outcomes, reduced poverty, and greater economic growth. Health care access is vital, especially for essential services like maternal care, contraception, and disease prevention. When we remove barriers for women and girls, we create a cycle of empowerment that benefits everyone. Challenges We Face; Cultural norms, economic constraints, and limited access to quality health care still hinder progress. However, global efforts, like the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, highlight the path forward. Initiatives like the WHO’s strategy for women’s health and the HeForShe campaign emphasize the role everyone can play in supporting gender equality. The Road Ahead; By advocating for inclusive policies, training healthcare providers in gender-sensitive practices, and empowering both men and women to champion equality, we can make significant strides. Achieving balance benefits us all—building healthier communities, stronger economies, and a brighter future. Together, let’s continue to push for sustainable, impactful change. #MillenniumFellowship #GenderEquality #WomensHealth #SDG3,4&5 #InclusiveFuture #GlobalImpact.