Health and well-being

Access to good health and well-being is a human right and the foundation of human prosperity. Although significant progress has been made in improving the health of billions of people since 2000, major hurdles remain — particularly in developing countries, where women and children are most vulnerable. 

UNU’s health-related research untangles the growing social, economic, and environmental complexity that threatens to outpace the ability of governments and communities to manage the well-being of their citizens. Our work assesses key elements of healthy development to ensure they are reinforced by health policy.

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Report

Gender and Malaria Evidence Review

Gender-transformative approaches are needed to accelerate malaria prevention.

12 Feb 2020

News

UNU Macau at the 11th ITU Kaleidoscope

Dr. Mamello Thinyane presented a paper on operationalising data justice in health informatics, which was nominated for the best paper award.

07 Dec 2019

Journal Article

Evaluating a Tool to Support the Integration of Gender in Programs to Promote Men’s Health

This article evaluates ‘Check-Mate’ - a tool designed to assist the creation of gender-sensitive mental health programs for men

03 Dec 2019

Toolkit

Promoting gender equality in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health: Programming Guide

This guide complements existing guidance & tools to strengthen gender equality to improve health outcomes for women, children and adolescents

10 Jun 2019

Journal Article

Disrupting gender norms in health systems: making the case for change

The article identifies and explores the ways in which restrictive gender norms and gender inequalities are replicated and reinforced in health systems

30 May 2019

Journal Article

Opportunities for linking research to policy: lessons learned from implementation research in sexual and reproductive health within the ANSER network

In this ANSER journal article, the authors formulate recommendations to strengthen SRHR policies and improve research uptake

17 Dec 2018

Journal Article

Gender dynamics in digital health: overcoming blind spots and biases to seize opportunities and responsibilities for transformative health systems

The paper highlights gender dynamics in digital health, including blind spots and biases, as well as transformative opportunities and responsibilities

11 Oct 2018

Journal Article

Barbies, Goddesses, and Entrepreneurs: Discourses of Gendered Digital Embodiment in Women’s Health Apps

This study presents an analysis of women’s health apps, exploring how they perpetuate American cultural norms and constructions of women’s health

13 Sep 2018