ADVOCACY & POLICY
Turning collective knowledge into systemic change
Women’s health is shaped by the decisions we make, the policies we adopt and the systems we build. Changing them requires evidence, collaboration and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
At Nordic Women’s Health Hub, we unite voices from across the Nordics to put women’s health higher on the political agenda. Together, we turn knowledge into a stronger collective voice, challenging inequalities and pushing for policies that improve women’s health.
WHAT WE DO
Turning ambition into political action takes a collective effort.
Our advocacy work focuses on influencing how women’s health is prioritised across the Nordics. We build alliances, bring evidence closer to political decision-making and work with stakeholders to turn shared priorities into action.
Our work focuses on three areas:
BUILD NORDIC COALITIONS
A stronger collective voice drives change in women’s health.
We unite organisations and stakeholders across the Nordics around shared priorities. Together, we build coalitions that can challenge existing structures, influence political agendas and strengthen the call for change in women’s health.
INFLUENCE POLICY
Better decisions start with better evidence.
Research and lived experiences should help shape the policies that affect women’s health. We work to bring this knowledge closer to decision-makers, making it harder for women’s health needs to be overlooked when priorities are set and policies are developed.
DRIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE
Progress in one place should inspire change in another.
We work to bring promising approaches and solutions across sectors and borders, encouraging wider adoption and collaboration. By connecting efforts across the Nordics, we aim to help turn local progress into broader improvements in women’s health.
OUR CURRENT PROJECTS
Women’s health deserves to be a priority in the decisions that shape our healthcare systems and our future.
Our current projects explore how we can strengthen cardiovascular care for women and give the next generation a better understanding of their health. Both are at an early stage, bringing expertise together to lay the groundwork for lasting change.
SEX-SENSITIVE CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
Pushing for more equitable cardiovascular care for women.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in Europe, yet important gaps remain in how women are diagnosed and treated. As Sweden develops its national cardiovascular health plan, we are working to bring greater attention to sex and gender differences in cardiovascular care.
Our role is to connect experts and bring relevant evidence into the discussion, helping ensure that women’s needs are considered as new approaches take shape.
The project is currently in its scoping phase.
WOMEN’S HEALTH LITERACY IN SCHOOLS
Giving the next generation the knowledge to take charge of their health.
Understanding our bodies is fundamental to making informed decisions about our health. By exploring how women’s health literacy can become a stronger part of education, we want to equip young people with the knowledge and confidence to navigate health information, ask questions and make informed choices.
We also see an opportunity to inspire a generation of young women who grow up knowing their bodies, questioning outdated assumptions and feeling empowered to advocate for their own health and the health of others.
The project is currently in its scoping phase.