FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2024
Contact: jremick@theiwh.org
Washington, D.C. — The Institute for Women’s Health (IWH) congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his confirmation as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) and looks forward to his leadership at this critical time for global health.
With his long track record of advocating for public health improvement, accountability, and transparency, Secretary Kennedy is well positioned to ensure that women’s authentic health is reprioritized in global health policy – free from divisive political agendas that hinder real progress.
With the U.S. rejoining the Geneva Consensus Declaration (GCD), HHS has reaffirmed its dedication to improving women’s health, strengthening families, affirming that abortion is not an international human right, and upholding the sovereign right of nations to govern free from ideological colonialism. IWH stands ready to work alongside Secretary Kennedy and his team to accelerate the GCD’s momentum and promote authentic health solutions for women and girls around the world.
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About The Institute for Women’s Health
The Institute for Women’s Health is the only women’s health policy organization of its kind in the U.S. – and possibly anywhere. IWH exists to promote the highest attainable health and wellbeing for women throughout every stage of their lives, and works to tackle the most pressing women’s health issues through honest discourse, targeted action, and empowered alliances. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., IWH engages both domestically and internationally to build coalitions in support of optimal women’s health. IWH works with governments, policymakers, think tanks, academics, health professionals, nongovernmental organizations, faith-based groups, corporations and all who share a common mission to see women thrive everywhere.
