Global Leaders Unite for Menopause Advocacy Campaign to Support Women’s Health and Policies

A New Era for Menopausal Women's Health

On October 20, 2025, in celebration of World Menopause Day, a collective of leading health experts and advocates came together to unveil the "Power in Menopause" Declaration. This historic initiative highlights the urgent need for the World Health Organization (WHO), national governments, and corporations to prioritize the health and well-being of women undergoing menopause—a life stage that affects 1.2 billion women worldwide by 2030.

The Importance of Addressing Menopause

Menopause is a universal experience that fundamentally alters women’s lives, yet it remains dangerously under-recognized and poorly addressed in health care systems globally. The need for supportive policies is critical as studies show that 80% of those experiencing menopause will encounter symptoms disruptive enough to affect their health, jobs, and relationships. Alarmingly, prevalent symptoms can strip away approximately 2.4 million years of healthy life annually from women around the globe. This alarming statistic underscores the need for better training and treatment options to help women navigate this natural transition smoothly.

Katja Iversen, CEO of the Museum for the United Nations - UN Live and co-lead of the campaign, emphasized the transformation menopause brings to women’s lives and the cultural stigmas surrounding the topic. She stated, “Our time has come,” asserting that women should no longer suffer in silence or without support.

Economic Implications of Menopause

In addition to being a health issue, menopause is rapidly becoming a major economic concern. The workforce is currently witnessing a surge of women reaching menopause, where studies indicate that nearly 25% of working women have either quit or contemplated leaving their jobs due to intolerable menopausal symptoms. This loss of talent has potential economic repercussions, estimated at $120 billion annually if effective support and educational measures are implemented.

Advancing the Conversation Around Menopause

The Power in Menopause campaign is a clarion call to action, urging stakeholders from governments to corporations to develop comprehensive policies and clinical guidelines addressing the needs of menopausal women. This includes workplace initiatives designed to create a more understanding environment for those experiencing menopause. By doing so, we can break the silence surrounding menopause and promote acknowledgment and validation of women’s experiences.

How to Get Involved

The campaign invites individuals and corporations alike to sign the declaration—an act of solidarity to strive towards better healthcare treatment and awareness for menopausal women. Advocates claim that breaking the stigma and fostering open discussions about menopause is essential in eliminating misinformation and misdiagnoses which can lead to unnecessary suffering.

For more information, resources, and to show your support for the campaign, please visit www.powerinmenopause.org.

Conclusion

Together, we can change the narrative around menopause. By elevating the conversation, sharing knowledge, and demanding enhanced healthcare policies, the Power in Menopause campaign endeavours to create a supportive future for all women navigating this significant life transition.

The trailblazers behind this movement, including prominent figures like Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences, have pledged their commitment to transforming how menopause is perceived and managed worldwide, ensuring that no woman faces menopause uninformed, isolated, or untreated.