Friends of ORWH

Supporting the NIH Office of Research on Women's Health

Women’s Health Research Day Social Media Toolkit

The Friends of ORWH Women’s Health Research Day social media toolkit was created to provide the Friends of ORWH with resources to amplify the 10th anniversary Women’s Health Research Day, January 25, 2026, which commemorates the implementation of the National Institutes of Health’s Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV).

Download the toolkit here or find its resources below.

About Women’s Health Research Day

Women’s Health Research Day commemorates the implementation of the NIH Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable. The policy outlines NIH’s expectation that SABV be factored into research design, analysis, and reporting in human, cell, and animal studies. Accounting for SABV, as noted by the NIH Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), “may be critical to the interpretation, validation, and generalizability of research findings,” may inform clinical interventions, and can enhance the rigor and applicability of preclinical biomedical research.

Additionally, Women’s Health Research Day aims to raise awareness about sex- and gender-based biomedical research and advocate for increased federal funding for this work. Understanding sex differences in disease is critical for overall disease understanding and, therein, improving the health of both men and women. These differences may affect everything from disease pathophysiology to the effectiveness of various treatment options.

The information included here is intended to serve as a resource for those wishing to join the Friends of ORWH in celebrating Women’s Health Research Day and advocating for more funding for research that accounts for differences between men and women.

Resources on Sex Differences Research

The following resources from can be used to learn more about the importance of SABV and sex differences research.

Participate in Women’s Health Research Day on Social Media

Contact Your Elected Officials
Share with your elected officials why Women’s Health Research Day is important to you and why it is critical that women’s health research be elevated at the federal level. Personalize your message. Whether you have a story about something you’ve experienced in the health care system or why you have chosen to work in women’s health, or if you simply recognize the value of increased research funding, sharing your story–in your own words–will have the greatest impact.

Find Your Representative

Find Your Senators

Sample Social Media Posts

  • 2026 marks 10 years since NIH implemented its Policy on Sex as a Biological Variable, addressing the lack of attention to sex influences in biomedical research. This #WomensHealthResearchDay, we’re proud of how far we’ve come but recognize that we have further to go to ensure women’s health is truly accounted for in research. Learn more: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/
  • Women have historically been underrepresented in biomedical research. #WomensHealthResearchDay presents an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of sex- and gender-based biomedical research and the importance of inclusive health research for women. Learn more: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/
  • As a member of the Friends of ORWH, [ORGANIZATION NAME] is glad to participate in #WomensHealthResearchDay and work with our partners to ensure that women are appropriately included in research. #FundWomensHealth https://friendsoforwh.com/
  • In order to capitalize on the many scientific advancements that are being made, we must ensure that the treatment population reflects the trial population. This includes making sure women are represented in research studies. #WomensHealthResearchDay https://orwh.od.nih.gov/
  • For 35+ years, @NIH ORWH has supported women’s health research within and beyond the NIH scientific community. This #WomensHealthResearchDay, the Friends of ORWH are proud to spotlight this Office and all its work on behalf of women: https://orwh.od.nih.gov/

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