In an increasingly fragmented world facing conflict, economic instability, climate shocks, and deepening inequalities, achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030 requires urgent, coordinated action. Women in Global Health (WGH), together with UHC2030 and partners is hosting this discussion on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly to make health systems gender-responsive as a cornerstone for resilient, equitable care.

Although global commitments have been made, including in the 2023 UN Political Declaration on UHC, implementation gaps persist. Health systems remain largely gender-blind. Solidarity must now move from rhetoric to reform.

This WHA side event will showcase diverse voices and practical solutions to accelerate progress, highlight how gender-responsive health systems promote equity, and underscore solidarity as the driving force of UHC transformation.

Date: Thursday,  22 May 2025

Time: 13:00-15:00 CEST

Location: In-person 9-11 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, Switzerland (Centre de Conférence de Varembé)

Format: In-person

Hosts: Women in Global Health, UHC2030, CSEM for UHC2030,

Please note that the capacity of the room is limited, and places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival at the event. We recommend arriving on time to ensure you have a spot.

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Hosted by the Advocacy for Global Health Partnerships (AGHP) during the World Health Assembly, this summit builds on previous global health dialogues and launches of the consensus report. It aims to foster forward-looking, equity-driven reforms in global health partnerships. Participants from governments, academia, civil society, funders, and the private sector will engage in strategic dialogue to co-create frameworks for more just and inclusive collaboration.

📍 Location: Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Global Health Campus, Chemin du Pommier 40, 1218 Grand-Saconnex, Geneva

📩 RSVP by May 7, 2025 to Hawah Nabweteme: hnabweteme@unas.org.ug | 📞 +256-414-533-044