Women and men differ in terms of biological make-up, power, status, norms and roles in society. WHO Member States and international agreements stress that these differences must be acknowledged and addressed through gender analysis and action.
Without due attention to gender equality, health services, programmes, laws and policies will have limited success in helping women or men to achieve their full health potential over the life-course.
Gender, Women and Health at WHO
Full Report on Women and Health
Executive Summary of Women and Health Report
Gender and MH Research by Jackie French–30 Nov 2011