Why Is Women’s Health Important to Us All?

I Am Here, in honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March , we’re asking: Why Is Women’s Health Important to Us All?

• What challenges do women face in healthcare and the workplace?
• How can we Accelerate Action for women’s wellbeing?
• How does women’s health impact society as a whole?

Women’s health isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a global priority that affects families, workplaces, and communities. Let’s explore why it matters and how we can all contribute to positive change.

What Are We Watching This Week?

This week, we’re watching clip from an I Am Here Connect Series titled What’s on Your Mind? Lifting Women’s Mental Load
In this insightful short clip, we hear from Geraldine O’Neill, AKA Urban Yogi, on the challenges women face unlocking self-compassion, how stress can impact physical health, and how movement and activity is sometimes a way of hiding from real feelings. Self-compassion is important for mental health and wellbeing.

Watch the full article video – 3-minute watch

If you would like to watch the full conversation from What’s on Your Mind? Lifting Women’s Mental Load please click the button below.

What Else Are We Watching This Week?

This week, we’re also watching a clip from a conversation called Thrive Through the Menopause. In this short clip, Dorcas Barry, People Science Lead at inclusio, explains how small changes can have a big impact for overcoming menopausal cognition challenges.

Watch the video (1-minute watch)

If you would like to watch the full conversation from Thrive through the Menopause please click the button below.

Who Are We Quoting This Week?

‘Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.’

– Michelle Obama

This quote reminds us that investing in women’s health isn’t just about individual wellbeing—it’s about strengthening entire communities and societies.