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 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 …
Digital tools can help improve women’s health and promote gender ...
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 access to health …
The multigenerational charge for women’s health and gender equality
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 championing …
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WHO at 150th IPU Assembly: elevating health equity and global solidarity
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 delegates from 130 …
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 women.About …
Challenging harmful masculinities and engaging men and boys in …
Apr 12, 2024 · More research is needed to address the impact of harmful masculinities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), according to a new priority research agenda drawing on a …
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 invest in the …