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Reproductive Health and Childbirth Group seeks out research successes for International Women’s Day
The NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group is throwing its support behind International Women’s Day (IWD) by inviting others to share their success stories
The group believes that IWD this Sunday (8 March) is an opportunity to showcase the great work being achieved across the country in reproductive health and childbirth-related research, in turn taking meaningful steps to improve women's lives.
This year’s IWD theme is ‘Give to Gain’, highlighting the power of generosity in sharing knowledge while celebrating the achievements of women.
It also aims to remove barriers to health inequalities, from underdiagnosed conditions to limited access to specialist care, as well as diagnoses sometimes being influenced by gender stereotypes, as noted by the Scottish Government’s recent Women's Health Plan: Phase Two (2026 - 2029).
The Reproductive Health and Childbirth Specialty Group supports the IWD ethos of inclusive care, recognising the diverse experiences of women across age, ethnicity, and background.
It also advocates for early intervention by encouraging women to seek help for symptoms that can continue to be misunderstood.
The group is now sending out an IWD call to others working in this area in a bid to bring to life groundbreaking research around its own specific theme of ‘Every Woman Counts — In Care and Research’ right across March.
Suggested areas of focus for research-based submissions are:
- Women helping to make breakthroughs in research
- Midwives leading change
- Early career voices
Reproductive Health and Childbirth Champion Support Manager, Anushree ‘Annie’ Ganguly said: “We believe that research which can help to address health gaps is especially pertinent to International Women’s Day and its annual call for gender equality.
“Education continues to underpin the process of closing those lingering gaps and ensuring that approaches to care which are sometimes taken for granted are consistently reassessed.
“As IWD notes, when women thrive, communities grow stronger, so please do share your successes with us, allowing us to shine a spotlight on excellent, groundbreaking work.”
If you have a relevant IWD submission for the group, then please email Annie.
Publication date: 5th March 2026
