Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 19, 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 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 …
Gender EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 21, 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, …
Gender inequalities and gender norms and relations intersect with socioeconomic, geo-graphic and cultural factors to magnify these barriers. Age, wealth, marital status, ethnic-ity, religion, …
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Gender norms also determine what activities, tasks, and responsibilities are defined as male and female. In turn, ‘gender roles’ assigned to boys and girls, and men and women influence the …
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Every year, from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence …
Gender and immunization - World Health Organization (WHO)
Why does gender matter for immunization? Gender-related barriers and gender inequality can prevent people, both male and female, from getting vaccinated. The goal of gender equity is to …
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 …
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 …