Welcome to Women in Global Health Norway, the national chapter part of the global movement - Women in Global Health (WGH) that is bringing together all genders and backgrounds to achieve gender equality in global health leadership.
News
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Afternoon Tea Conversation with Ingvill Constanze Mochmann
Jan. 11, 2022
WGH Norway is highlighting members of its Advisory Group and enhancing awareness of gender equity in global health leadership nationally.
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Report: WGH Norway Annual Conference 2021
Nov. 12, 2021
Women in Global Health (WGH) Norway celebrated its second Annual Conference in October. The event was co-hosted by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the Centre for Global Health (CGH), University of Oslo (UiO).
5 facts about gender equality in Norway
WGH Campaigns (global)
2021 has been designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) in appreciation and gratitude for the dedication that health and care workers have shown especially in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gender Equal Health and Care Workforce Initiative (GEHCWI) sees the YHCW as an opportunity for involved sectors to drive policy action to achieve the visionary agenda for women’s rights and empowerment outlined in Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Other ongoing campaigns
- Operation 50/50: Women's Perspectives Save Lives
- COVID 50/50: Five Asks for Gender-Responsive Global Health Security
To find out more about the global movement, visit the main WGH website.
Articles & Reports
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Symptoms of a Broken System: the gender gaps in COVID-19 decision-making
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World Health Assembly and Gender: Three Steps Forward, Many More to Go (Roopa Dhatt)
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COVID-19 and the Law: Framing Healthcare Worker Risks as Women’s Rights Violations (Kristin Bergtora Sandvik)
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Policy Paper: Strengthen Gender Mainstreaming in WHO's Pandemic Preparedness and Response (WGH)
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Allyship paper: Our response to COVID-19 must not be gender blind nor a gender battle (WGH)
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Fit for Women: Safe and Decent Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Women Health & Care Workers (WGH)
In Norwegian:
- Norwegian white paper (stortingsmelding) on gender equality (2015-2016)
- Gender equality consequences of COVID-19 and the measures against the pandemic
- Interview with WGH Norway leader, Ingeborg K. Haavardsson: Hørt om dette globale kvinnenettverket?
Resources
Sources
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Gender Equity Hub (co-chaired by WGH and the World Health Organization)
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The Lancet on advancing women in science, medicine, and global health
Newsletters
Contact
Leader: Ingeborg K. Haavardsson
Communications: Gabriella Rodriguez
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Host
Centre for Global Health at the University of Oslo