Transforming Women’s Health through Science and Sustainable Partnerships

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is thrilled to be partnering with ECHAlliance – The Global Health Connector this fall to host a women’s health event at the Science Summit of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80). The event will take place on September 22, 2025.

Across every region outlined by the World Health Organization, women experience longer life expectancies than men. However, women have a shorter health expectancy, equating to more years where their quality of life is reduced due to disease or injury. This trend has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Women experience unique challenges over the course of their lifespans, due to biological sex differences in health and disease, as well as sociocultural influences related to gender. Gender health gaps persist in research investment for conditions that disproportionately affect women, policies that should ensure equitable access to health care and resources, and the development of workforces that train and promote women in health care delivery and leadership.

“Transforming Women’s Health through Science & Sustainable Partnerships” will discuss key developments and opportunities to advance women’s health research, education, and policies, presenting insights from successful models employed from grassroot initiatives to international collaborations. Attendees will discuss strategies to implement change in their respective jurisdictions and have opportunities to forge collaborations across the women’s health care and policy ecosystem.