- Gender and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 and health - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Gender identity refers to a person’s internal and individual experience of gender, which may or may not correspond to their sex at birth Gender influences health outcomes, exposure to risk, access to information and resources, access to and experiences of health-care, participation in the health-care workforce, and many relevant social
- Frequently asked questions on sexual and gender diversity, health and . . .
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
- 10 key issues in ensuring gender equity in the global health workforce
3 Often, gender norms and stereotypes of jobs can affect the roles that women occupy Cultural labelling as either ‘men’s’ or ‘women’s’ roles prevent women from reaching leadership levels 4 This stereotyping is a significant contributor to the gender pay gap The gender pay gap is 25% - higher than average for other sectors
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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
- 性别与健康 - World Health Organization (WHO)
可持续发展目标具体目标 性别健康决定因素 性别健康行为; 3 1：孕产妇死亡率: 自主权较低的女孩可能会在青少年期被迫辍学并结婚生子，这与孕产妇死亡风险较高有关(6)。
- Gender and health in the Western Pacific - World Health Organization (WHO)
Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviours, activities, and attributes that a particular society considers appropriate for men, women, boys, girls, and gender diverse people Societal norms, roles and relations that are based on gender, can affect health by influencing the health-related experiences and behaviours of
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