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 Marie Louise Sunde
May 23, 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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Recap of the Inspiration Series with Bente Mikkelsen
May 10, 2022
On May 4th, WGH Norway hosted its second webinar part of the Inspiration Series!
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Recap of the first Inspiration Series with Kari Krogstad
Apr. 19, 2022
On March 30, WGH Norway hosted its first webinar part of a new Inspiration Series!
5 facts about gender equality in Norway
Interviews
Have a look at various interviews (written and video) featuring inspiring women working in the field of global health.
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 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
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Why it Matters: Women representation in global health during the COVID-19 pandemic (PPT)
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150th World Health Organization Executive Board Meeting - High level messages from WGH
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