Women are the caregivers and also the providers in many families around the world. Women tend to want a better future for themselves, their children and their families. Women are resilient in their goal to improve their lives. Many women seek employment and education opportunities in cities and even migrate in their pursuit. (Meleis 2011, 1). The role of women is changing in both developed and less developed countries. The size and structures of populations are evolving and this brings new social and health challenges. The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. Over half of the world's population lives in cities. The greatest projected population growth will occur in the least developed countries of Africa, Asia and South America. Right now the largest age group globally (1.5 billion) is made up of adolescents aged 12 to 24. This represents a possibility for change in less developed countries but also a real social challenge that can have global effects. In recent decades, birth control and education have become more accessible to women in less developed countries. This means that the role of women is shifting from that of mother to that of worker. This also means new challenges for women's health and well-being. Inequality, women's rights and safety in urban areas are a problem. (Levine 2011, 29-30; Meleis 2011, 2) Women in developed countries, however, face slightly different challenges. The population is aging and the percentage of elderly people is growing rapidly. This can impact women's lives in several ways, for example; The need for healthcare professions occupied by women is growing, but so is the demand for caring for elderly relatives. Immigration of working women (with or without family) from...... half of the document ......Gregory et al 2012, 2, 56, 70).5 CONCLUSION Health means different things to different people. But it should mean the same goal for governments around the world: the best achievable health for all. The World Health Organization (WHO) and its departments (Unicef, UNAIDS, Unifem etc.) play an important role in global health policy as leaders and policy makers. The issue of women's health is much more than maternal health. Gender plays a significant role in a person's life and health. Women's needs, challenges and illnesses are different from those of men. Globalization and urbanization represent new challenges for women's health. Immigration, urban poverty, work-related health, transportation, lightning, sanitation, unhealthy food, and drug abuse pose health risks to women in urban environments. Health policies should integrate gender in a way that takes gender into account and makes a difference.