Women Experience Poorer health from Missed Diagnoses Receiving the Wrong Diagnosis Minimized Symptoms Higher Prevalence of Some Illnesses More Severe Symptoms of Some Illnesses Poorly Targeted Treatment Adverse Treatment Effect

Who We Are

We are an international network of multidisciplinary professionals that strive to create a future where women and girls can live equitably healthy lives across their lifespan

Vision: To achieve sex-and-gender health equity.

Mission: We mobilize a global multidisciplinary network of researchers and stakeholders to promote, expand, and catalyze impactful women’s health research.

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What We Do

Research Facilitation

Capacity Building

Knowledge Translation

Advocacy

The HPV Vaccine Reduces Cervical Cancer Deaths to Nearly Zero in Women: The Science Explained

Author: Dr. Raywat Deonandan, PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ottawa | Editors: Tashi Stampp and Romina Garcia de leon (blog coordinators) Published: September 18th, 2026 News outlets have recently reported that young women...

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Women’s Health Interrupted SEASON 4

✨ Season 4 is OUT NOW! The Women’s Health Interrupted Podcast returns with brand‑new episodes dropping Wednesday, September 16th — and we cannot wait. Hosted by the incredible Dr. Liisa Galea, this season dives into PMDD,...

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Women Beyond Borders

Author: Nadiya Ekhteraeetoussi, PhD(c) in Educational Leadership, University of Regina Editors: Tashi Stampp and Romina Garcia de leon (blog coordinators) Reviewer: Stephanie Awotwi-Pratt Published: September 4th, 2026 Beyond Dreams Imagine packing your suitcase, saying goodbye...

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The Science of Body Literacy: How Wearables Are Changing Women’s Health

Author: Shaghayegh Moghimikandelousi, PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University | Editors: Romina Garcia de leon and Tashi Stampp (blog coordinators) Published: August 21st, 2026 What exactly is a wearable device and how can it...

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What You Missed | July 2026

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Our Impact

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1500+ Members

Our members live, work, and play in countries across 6 continents.

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Our trainees are the future of women’s health research. Their undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate work will foster innovation and lead to novel discoveries for years to come.

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Trainee Members

Our faculty members are experts in a variety of women’s health disciplines. Through research, teaching, and systems change work, they advance the health of women worldwide.

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Faculty Members

Our community members play a pivotal role in society, actively championing women’s health initiatives in their workplaces and social networks—driving positive and lasting change.