 The Survey-Based Women's Empowerment Index, SWPER, is a new tool developed to measure women's empowerment across Africa. SWPER uses data collected from demographic and health surveys conducted in 34 African countries to identify factors related to women's empowerment. These factors are then combined into three dimensions, attitude towards violence, social independence, and decision-making, which can be used to assess levels of empowerment in different countries. SWPER also allows for comparisons between countries and over time, providing valuable insights into how women's empowerment affects health outcomes. This article was authored by Fernanda Yuling, Master of Science, Professor John W. Lynch, PhD, Professor Cesar G. Victoria, MD, and others.