Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of other human rights, supporting women’s full participation in social, economic and political life.
A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide.
To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world.
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to achieving ...
Overview Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation and public health problem that transcends economic, social and national boundaries. It has both immediate and long-term effects on the physical and mental health of women, children, families and societies. This report provides updated global, regional and national estimates for two forms of violence against women: intimate ...
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