Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)
Dec 17, 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 …
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, …
The multigenerational charge for women’s health and gender …
Apr 7, 2025 · Their leadership can drive systemic change, from advancing gender-responsive policies to securing investments in women’s health research. WHO reaffirms its commitment to …
Digital tools can help improve women’s health and promote …
Mar 8, 2024 · A new WHO/Europe report shows that digital health technologies can improve women's health and promote equity. The benefits are primarily associated with improving …
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 …
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WHO at 150th IPU Assembly: elevating health equity and global …
Apr 10, 2025 · WHO joined the parliamentary leaders at the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 5–9 April. Bringing together nearly 1 400 …
How do beliefs and social norms impact women's health?
Feb 21, 2025 · At the 150th IPU Assembly, IPU, WHO and the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (PMNCH) are co-organizing a workshop to provide a platform for …
RESPECT women: preventing violence against women
May 19, 2019 · Violence against women is preventable and policy-makers can play a critical role in this regard. We know more than ever before about what works to prevent violence against …
International Day of Care and Support: time for gender-equitable ...
Oct 28, 2024 · In June 2023, the United Nations proclaimed that the International Day of Care and Support shall take place annually on October 29. The declaration reflects commitment to …