Happy International Women’s Day! This week, as we pried open the inboxes of MCN staff, we pulled out three pieces relating to women's health, including one Weekly Win.

This perspective piece published by Forbes advocates for protective policies like paid family leave and better representation of women in research and clinical trials to build health equity for women. Women’s Contributions to the Economy at the Cost of Their Wellbeing 

Mónica forwarded this report from FAO, on women and climate change. FAO Report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap 

Did you know that 5.8 million people skip health appointments due to lack of transportation each year in the US? Learn about the barriers and best practices in HOP’s new resource. Transportation & Health: Addressing the Health Inequities in Transportation 

MCN has an active project on community-based Adverse Childhood Experiences prevention among farmworkers, headed up by Pam; her work got a boost this week, when a new study came out on twins – one who experienced trauma in childhood, and one who didn’t -- showing the mental health consequences of ACEs into adulthood. New Study May Broaden the Picture of the Consequences of Childhood Adversity 

Weekly Win: Claire celebrated the recent announcement of new federal funding for research and development into women's health as part of a new White House initiative. In the announcement, Dr. Jill Biden said: “We will build a health care system that puts women and their lived experiences at its center," she said. “Where no woman or girl has to hear that ‘it’s all in your head,’ or, ‘it’s just stress.’” Where women aren’t just an after-thought, but a first-thought. Where women don’t just survive with chronic conditions, but lead long and healthy lives." Jill Biden announces $100 million for 'life-changing' research and development into women's health.

Have a safe and healthy weekend!