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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New ambitious EU-project - led by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health Jan. 12, 2024
Victoria C. Simensen, a senior Medical Doctor with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), will lead a new research coordination project that was granted EU funding in the fall of 2023.
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Youth Perspective on Global Health Norway Conference 2023: Inequity and Health System Strengthening Nov. 24, 2023
The Global Health Norway Conference 2023 left attendees with a renewed sense of optimism and determination to contribute to the fight for health equity. It provided a platform to discuss, learn, and reflect on the lessons from the pandemic and the steps needed to build resilient and equitable health systems.
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Tore Godal new Goodwill Ambassador for Women in Global Health Norway Sep. 29, 2023
Women in Global Health Norway is happy to welcome Tore Godal as our new Goodwill Ambassador. Tore Godal's contributions to global health throughout his career cannot be overstated.
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
- 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)
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Impact of COVID-19 on the private and professional lives of highly educated women working in global health in Europe—A qualitative study (WGH Norway and WGH)
In Norwegian:
- Norwegian white paper (stortingsmelding) on gender equality (2015-2016)
- Interview with WGH Norway leader, Ingeborg K. Haavardsson: Hørt om dette globale kvinnenettverket?
Resources
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WGH - Challenging Power & Privilege for Gender Equity in Health (PPT)
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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
President: Ingeborg K. Haavardsson
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Host
Centre for Global Health at the University of Oslo