Health topics
Gender
Gender refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviour, activities and attributes that a particular society considers appropriate for men and women. The distinct roles and behaviour may give rise to gender inequalities, i.e., differences between men and women that systematically favour one group. In turn, such inequalities can lead to inequities between men and women in both health status and access to health care.
General information
Presentations
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Transforming health systems to meet the needs of women and girls
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Equity in health (part 2) Gender and Health: a framework for analysis and action
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100% CUP: poverty, gender and human rights issues
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Poverty and gender issues in tobacco control
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Gender and emerging diseases
pdf, 448kb
Programmes and activities
- Violence against women
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Gender-related country case examples of success
Documented for the World Conference on Social Determinants of Health, 2011
