Menopause Matters

By 2030, 1.2 billion women worldwide will be in menopause or postmenopause, many at the peak of their professional lives. Yet, menopause remains chronically underfunded, under-researched, and absent from the health systems and workplace policies meant to support them. Women spend more years in poor health than men, despite living longer, and the consequences of inadequate menopause care extend far beyond individual well-being. Workforce exits, lost productivity, and diminished quality of life carry a significant economic cost that governments and employers can no longer afford to ignore. Momentum is building. Menopause is now being discussed at the highest levels of government, in boardrooms, and across global health forums. This program seizes that moment, convening leaders not simply to raise awareness, but to drive action. Across three sessions, participants will assess treatment and access gaps, examine the health and socioeconomic impacts of unmanaged symptoms, share global best practices, and identify the policy interventions and innovations needed to integrate menopause care into mainstream health systems. The ambition is clear: to position menopause where it belongs, as a standalone global health and socioeconomic priority, and to leave with concrete commitments that advance women's health, rights, and economic participation in midlife and beyond.