9.19.25 | Policy
Advocates Join SWHR on Capitol Hill to Prioritize Women’s Health Research
On Tuesday, September 16, a powerful coalition of congressional champions, women’s health advocates, and award-winning actresses Mandy Moore and Lupita Nyong’o gathered for a conversation about the urgent need to fund women’s health research.
9.11.25 | Research and Clinical Trials
Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Meeting Report from the 79th United Nations General Assembly Science Summit
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published a commentary in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, presenting […]
9.4.25 | Policy
How to Advocate for Women’s Health
SWHR Releases New Women’s Health Advocacy Guide While women’s health remains far from mainstream, the field of women’s health seems […]
8.8.25 | Policy
SWHR Returns to UNGA80 Science Summit to Lead Discussions on Women’s Health
SWHR is excited to announce it will be back at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) Science Summit in September 2025, in partnership with the ECHAlliance - The Global Health Connector.
8.6.25 | Obesity
Hill Briefing Highlights Need to Understand Key Health Care Issues Impacting Vulnerable Populations
On July 1, 2025, the National Hispanic Council on Aging hosted a Capitol Hill briefing about some of the key health care issues impacting Hispanic Americans.
8.5.25 | Obesity
SWHR Hosts “Policy Pathways to Addressing Obesity Disparities in Women” Briefing on Capitol Hill
On July 22, 2025, SWHR hosted a congressional briefing providing an overview of the obesity landscape in the United States. During the discussion, a panel of experts shared insights into obesity and women's health.
8.1.25 | Policy
Senate Appropriations Committee Advances FY 2026 Labor-HHS Bill with Key Investments in Public Health and Women’s Health Research
On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Act with strong bipartisan support in a 26–3 vote.
