A call for inclusive research, policies, and leadership to close the global women’s health gap

Calls to Action

Published 11/12/24

Women comprise approximately half of the world’s population, yet they are often underrepresented and inadequately considered in medical and public health research and in health care delivery in the United States and around the world.

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) and ECH Alliance–The Global Health Connector hosted a women’s health program as part of the United Nations 79th General Assembly Science Summit.

In this editorial with Biology of Sex Differences, SWHR describes the basis for this convening to address global gender health gaps and reflects on the event’s presentations and discussions to recognize and better integrate women’s unique health needs in the sustainable development goals.

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