Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 19, 2025 · 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 …
Gender and health
May 24, 2021 · 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 report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis in ...
Mar 13, 2024 · A new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), “Fair share for health and care: gender and the undervaluation of health and care work" illustrates how gender inequalities …
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
21 hours ago · Every year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based …
Gender EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 21, 2025 · 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 …
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence
Nov 19, 2025 · Advancing gender equality is how we build a more equal, safer world for everyone, where every woman and every girl can live a life free from violence.” Dr Sima Bahous, Executive …
Programme for Gender Equality, Human Rights and Health Equity
About Gender, Equity and Human RightsMillions of people around the world do not have their health needs met because of inequalities, discrimination and human rights violations. We envision a world …
The multigenerational charge for women’s health and gender equality
Apr 7, 2025 · During the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), held from 10–21 March 2025, countries from around the world reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality through a high …
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to …
Mar 6, 2025 · 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 …
Ensuring gender-responsive health systems
Gender inequality remains a critical challenge in the health sector. Although women make up most of the health workforce, few women are in leadership roles. Compared with men, they are underpaid, …