Research policies aiming to integrate sex and gender in scientific studies are receiving increased attention in academia. Incorporating these policies into health research is essential for improving targeted and equitable healthcare outcomes, by considering both disparities and similarities between individuals relating to sex and gender. Although these efforts are both urgent and critical, only an intersectional approach, which considers broad and multidimensional aspects of an individual's identity, can provide a complete understanding of the factors that impact health.

This guide presents an overview of the basic concepts and principles of violence against women (VAW) prevalence data, including why it is needed, what it can tell us and what it can be used for. This guide is intended for researchers, activists, policymakers, communication experts and journalists who are interested in better understanding survey data on violence against women and in better using such data for data-driven policy, programming and advocacy.

Sexual health education is mandatory in South Korea. However, gender equality, and the rights of sexuality and gender-diverse people are contentious issues in Korean society. This study describes school health teachers’ experiences delivering sexual health education especially in relation to gender equality and the rights of sexuality and gender minorities.

There’s a persistent gender health gap, with women being underdiagnosed for certain conditions, compared to men. This article written by World Economic Forum for VaccinesWork highlight three conditions that exemplify this gender health gap.

Developed for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, this infographic explores the intersection of intimate partner violence and family planning.

A new framework for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating data is needed to move the needle on closing the gender health gap. This blog argues that health insurers are uniquely positioned to not only educate and empower women to seek proper medical care through promotional campaigns and product offerings, but they can also harness data to inform best practices across the entire healthcare industry.