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Gender - 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 is hierarchical and produces inequalities that intersect with other
Gender and health 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 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 others As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time Gender is hierarchical and produces inequalities that intersect with other social
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 in the ICD also acknowledges the links between gender identity, sexual behaviour, exposure to violence and sexually transmitted infections
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 where all people attain the highest possible standard of health and well-being; where diversity of all kinds is celebrated; human rights are promoted, protected, and fulfilled; gender equality and
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Many survivors of gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies face immense hurdles to access essential health care and support services – whether because of destruction of infrastructure, dangers of moving through conflict zones, or fear of stigma or reprisals Violence against women and girls is preventable
Gender, Climate Change and Health The effects of climate on human society, and our ability to mitigate and adapt to them, are mediated by social factors, including gender This report provides a first review of the interactions between climate change, gender and health
WHO report reveals gender inequalities at the root of global crisis in . . . 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 in health and care work negatively impact women, health systems and health outcomes
WHO announces the development of a guideline on the health of trans and . . . WHO's Departments of Gender, Rights and Equity - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (GRE-DEI), Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections Programmes (HHS), and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH) are developing a Guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people