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Ten top issues for women's health - World Health …

(3 days ago) WebDepression is the most common mental health problem for women and suicide a leading cause of death for women under 60. Helping sensitise women to mental health issues, and giving them the confidence to seek assistance, is vital. …

https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/ten-top-issues-for-women's-health

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UN Women Highlights 2021–2022 UN Women – …

(5 days ago) WebGlobally in 2021, UN Women worked with 1,241 local women's organizations and groups to steer humanitarian planning and services to reach crisis-affected women and girls. In 91 countries, gender equality …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/annual-report/2022

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The future we expect: women’s health and gender equality

(6 days ago) WebThe World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Special Programme HRP and the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) in partnership with …

https://www.who.int/news/item/28-06-2021-the-future-we-expect-women-s-health-and-gender-equality

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UN Women Explainer: How COVID-19 impacts women …

(4 days ago) WebWomen's health. Hand hygiene and sanitation is a critical element in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Yet, 3 billion people, or 40 per cent of the world’s …

https://interactive.unwomen.org/multimedia/explainer/covid19/en/index.html

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6 priorities for women and health - World Health Organization …

(3 days ago) WebElevate the position of women in the health and care workforce . Women have been at the forefront of the pandemic response. In many countries women make up 7 out of every 10 health and care workers, yet they occupy only an estimated 25% of global health leadership roles and often face high gender pay gaps.. Investing in equal pay – which includes …

https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/6-priorities-for-women-and-health

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Hundreds of millions of women living lives ‘governed by …

(4 days ago) WebHundreds of millions of women living lives ‘governed by others’, UN report shows. According to a 2021 UNFPA report, nearly half of all women are denied their bodily autonomy, placing them at higher risk …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/04/1089702

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In focus: Women and the Sustainable Development

(8 days ago) WebTargets. By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/women-and-the-sdgs/sdg-3-good-health-well-being

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Women’s Leadership in Promoting Global Health and …

(Just Now) WebAccording to a recent report released by UN-Women in July 2019, “Only 24.3 per cent of all national parliamentarians were women as of February 2019, a slow increase from 11.3 …

https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/women%E2%80%99s-leadership-promoting-global-health-and-well-being

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COVID-19 has exposed endemic gender inequality, …

(4 days ago) WebThe COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on women and girls, and the fallout has shown how deeply gender inequality remains embedded in the …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2021/03/1087392

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Women's health - World Health Organization (WHO)

(9 days ago) WebWomen's health. Being a man or a woman has a significant impact on health, as a result of both biological and gender-related differences. The health of women and girls is of particular concern …

https://www.who.int/health-topics/women-s-health/

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COVID-19 Priority Area: Health Services UN Women – …

(3 days ago) WebSupporting the youth-led HerStory initiative, which established a task force to ensure easier access to clear and accurate information on COVID-19 across the Arab States . Women …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/hq-complex-page/covid-19-rebuilding-for-resilience/health-services

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Mapped: How climate change disproportionately affects women’s …

(7 days ago) WebMapped. The map below displays 130 studies that investigate how the health of men and women is affected by impacts associated with climate change. These impacts include …

https://wrd.unwomen.org/explore/insights/mapped-how-climate-change-disproportionately-affects-womens-health

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Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger - UN …

(4 days ago) WebAfrican women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and Northern America, the UN sexual …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/04/1148621

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The 11 biggest hurdles for women’s equality by 2030 UN Women

(2 days ago) WebGlobally, one in five young women is married before age 18. The prevalence of child marriage highlights the need for attitudinal shifts and the promotion of legal …

https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/feature-story/2023/09/the-11-biggest-hurdles-for-womens-equality-by-2030

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25 years after population conference, women still face challenges …

(5 days ago) WebMany women and girls “still face enormous challenges to their health, well-being and human rights”, Secretary-General António Guterres told a High-level General Assembly meeting on Tuesday

https://www.un.org/uk/desa/25-years-after-population-conference-women-still-face-challenges-%E2%80%98well-being-and

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United Nations Peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet

(5 days ago) WebPeace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. UN Women, Women and Gender Equality International Women’s Day 2021. Women of the world want and deserve an equal future …

https://www.un.org/en/global-categories/women-and-gender-equality

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Directory of UN Resources on Gender and Women's Issues

(5 days ago) WebUnited Nations, 2011. Women and health: today's evidence tomorrow's agenda WomenWatch hosted a series of online discussions on the Platform's critical areas of …

https://www.un.org/womenwatch/directory/women_and_health_3003.htm

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The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics United Nations

(7 days ago) WebLess than 50% of working-age women are in the labour market, a figure that has barely changed over the last quarter of a century, according to a new UN report launched today. …

https://www.un.org/en/desa/world’s-women-2020

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The Chronicle Library Shelf: Women's Global Health and Human …

(1 days ago) WebWomen's Global Health and Human Rights. Edited by Padmini Murthy and Clyde Lanford Smith. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Massachusetts, 2010. pp. 556, $72.95. Reviewed …

https://www.un.org/en/chronicle/article/chronicle-library-shelf-womens-global-health-and-human-rights

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Welcome UN Women – Headquarters

(6 days ago) WebUN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her …

https://www.unwomen.org/en

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Data UN Women Data Hub

(6 days ago) WebData on issues facing women and girls are not collected frequently. There is a knowledge gap on collecting data on new and emerging issues. Only 12 of the 53 gender-specific …

https://data.unwomen.org/data-portal

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8 global leaders share how we can close the women’s health gap

(4 days ago) WebThe World Economic Forum's Global Alliance for Women’s Healthaims to close the gap by investing in women's health and convening leaders to do the same. …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/03/8-global-leaders-close-the-womens-health-gap/

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Climate change impacts women more. We must legislate to …

(7 days ago) WebAccording to the WHO document Protecting Maternal, Newborn and Child Health from the Impacts of Climate Change, the effects of climate change on women’s …

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2024/01/women-health-climate-change/

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Peace or war, midwives keep delivering UN News

(4 days ago) WebThis year the vital role of midwives during the ongoing climate crisis is in the spotlight. Every two minutes, a woman or girl dies due to pregnancy-related …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/05/1149361

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Women's health - Wikipedia

(6 days ago) WebWomen's health differs from that of men's health in many unique ways. Women's health is an example of population health, where health is defined by the World Health …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women%27s_health

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Why women are key to climate action United Nations

(4 days ago) WebHere are three reasons why empowering women and girls is key to climate action: 1. Women are environmental stewards. Women are responsible for half of the world’s food …

https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/science/climate-issues/women

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How Healthy Women Lead to Thriving Communities and …

(5 days ago) WebReproductive health and women’s health more broadly are often the last priority when competing for resources against other issues countries face like security, …

https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/womens-economic-power-health

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Pelvic health problems are a common experience for women – our …

(7 days ago) WebPelvic health problems – such as bladder and bowel leaks, pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or vaginal prolapse – are a common experience for …

https://theconversation.com/pelvic-health-problems-are-a-common-experience-for-women-our-research-shows-why-many-dont-get-the-help-they-need-229209

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UN deaths in Gaza estimate cut in half for women and children

(3 days ago) WebBut in updated data published two days later on May 8, the UN significantly reduced the figures to 4,959 women and 7,797 children among the 34,844 people …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/13/un-cuts-estimates-women-children-deaths-gaza/73669560007/

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UN Halves Its Estimate of Women and Children Killed in Gaza

(8 days ago) WebBetween May 6 and May 8, the UN cut in half its estimates of the number of women and children killed in Gaza. The estimates were based on Hamas numbers and …

https://www.cfr.org/blog/un-halves-its-estimate-women-and-children-killed-gaza

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National Women's Health Week (NWHW) FDA

(6 days ago) WebNational Women's Health Week May 12-18, 2024. FDA OWH shares resources and raise awareness on the importance of women's health.

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/womens-health/national-womens-health-week-nwhw

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Common Reproductive Health Concerns for Women

(3 days ago) WebMost STIs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STI, …

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/women-health/common-concerns.html

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UN halves estimates of women and children killed in Gaza - The

(3 days ago) WebOn May 8, the UN published data showing 34,844 people had reportedly been killed, including 4,959 women and 7,797 children. May 8 UN statistics on fatalities …

https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-800772

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Untangling the UN’s Gaza Fatality Data The Washington Institute

(5 days ago) WebRecently, news outlets and analysts noticed that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs had substantially altered the Gaza death toll it …

https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/untangling-uns-gaza-fatality-data

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Mind and Body: Supporting Women's Health U.S. Department of …

(Just Now) WebDuring National Women's Health Week, we want women to know their health protections so they can make informed decisions and use their job-based health …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/14/mind-and-body-supporting-womens-health

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Swimming and Your Health Healthy Swimming CDC

(3 days ago) WebSwimming and water-based exercise are good for physical and mental health but can come with risks. Eight months of physical training in warm water improves …

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/index.html

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