Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time. Gender is hierarchical and produces inequalities that intersect with other ...
Gender norms, roles and relations, and gender inequality and inequity, affect people’s health all around the world. This Q&A examines the links between gender and health, highlighting WHO’s ongoing work to address gender-related barriers to healthcare, advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in all their diversity, and achieve health for all.
Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with others. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time. Gender is hierarchical and produces inequalities that intersect with other social ...
This publication defines key concepts and terminology in health, gender identity and sexual diversity, and clarifies their meaning in WHO guidance, tools and other resources. It also explains how these concepts and terminology – along with public-health evidence – relate to rights: the right to health, rights to the underlying determinants of health, and other rights guaranteed under ...
Formulating gender-transformative policies and health professional regulations through all levels of health governance would help achieve gender parity and gender equality in the workplace, increase women in leadership and decision-making roles and ensure decent work conditions for all.
As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on Women – a landmark blueprint for gender equality – progress remains frustratingly slow. If we are to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, we must place women at the centre of global health transformation.Well-functioning health systems are the foundation of gender equality. When health care ...
Gender-based violence prevention and support for survivors are essential in every humanitarian response. During emergencies, all forms of gender-based violence can spike, including sexual and intimate partner violence. 1 in 5 refugee or displaced women and girls living in complex emergencies is estimated to have experienced sexual violence.