“Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages,” is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address gendered health inequalities. Phot by Best Ovarian Cancer Treatment Centre in Raipur from Pixabay

 

SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Every five minutes, someone is diagnosed with a form of gynecologic cancer. Awareness, early detection and access to care can save lives.

There are five types of gynecologic cancer, most with no early screening tests. Uterine cancer is the most common, followed by cervical and ovarian. Early detection saves lives but symptoms are often missed.

Soroptimist International (SI) is proud to submit its official statement to the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD) that took place earlier this year. The commission plays a vital role in reviewing global progress on population and development issues.

This year’s theme, “Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages,” is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address gendered health inequalities across the life course, a core concern for Soroptimist International and our global advocacy.

Soroptimist International highlights the compounding impact of gender, age, poverty, disability and climate change on the health and well-being of women and girls in its submission.

Key Issues Raised in the Statement

Gendered poverty continues to place millions of women and girls at greater health risk, especially older women with limited access to pensions, housing and care.

Sexual and reproductive health and rights must be guaranteed at all ages, with comprehensive sexuality education and access to services crucial for empowering women and preventing harmful practices.

Maternal healthcare and equitable access to medical advancements must be non-negotiable, and education is central to improving outcomes.

Environmental and climate crises are worsening health outcomes, disproportionately impacting women and girls through exposure to pollution, food insecurity and increased vulnerability to violence.

The statement calls for governments to honor international commitments, invest in inclusive health systems and ensure universal access to physical, mental and reproductive healthcare.

This statement reflects Soroptimist International’s continued commitment to ensuring the rights of all women and girls to good health and well-being. By centering gender equity in population and development policies, we can close the health gap and build more just, resilient societies.

Soroptimist is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The name, Soroptimist, means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists work to help other women be their best. To receive more information about Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River Club, how to become a member or how to volunteer, email soroptimistranchocordova.org, call club Vice President Sheryl Longsworth at 916-833-1218 or visit soroptimistranchocordova.org.