Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 19, 2015 · 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 …
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Apr 28, 2026 · The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
Gender EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 26, 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 …
Violence against women
Mar 25, 2024 · Gender inequality and norms on the acceptability of violence against women are a root cause of violence against women. Health consequences Intimate partner (physical, sexual and …
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 …
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 …
HIV and AIDS - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 15, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on HIV and AIDS with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling, prevention, treatment and WHO response.
The multigenerational charge for women’s health and gender equality
Apr 7, 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 …
Gender incongruence and transgender health in the ICD
Inclusion of gender incongruence in the ICD-11 should ensure transgender people’s access to gender-affirming health care, as well as adequate health insurance coverage for such services. Recognition …
Programme for Gender Equality, Human Rights and Health Equity
About Gender, Equity and Human Rights Millions of people around the world do not have their health needs met because of inequalities, discrimination and human rights violations. We envision a world …