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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Event

UNU Gender and Health Hub Launch

Seeking to increase uptake and investment in effective strategies to address gender inequalities in health systems and health outcomes.

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Event

The UNU Gender and Health Hub: A nexus to people, knowledge, policy and action for gender equality

You’re invited to the launch of the Gender & Health Hub (GHH) at the Sixty-fifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW 65)!

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Blog Post

Women and digital tools can create healthier and more equal societies

Digital health can be transformative and, by leveraging technologies, women can shape their key role in tackling gender inequality in health systems

25 Mar 2021

Event

Gender-based violence and technology during Covid-19

This webinar explores the usage of technology during the Covid-19 pandemic and discusses South Africa and Mexico as case studies.

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Symposium

6th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (HSR2020)

The Global Symposium on Health Systems Research aims to explore how we can build health systems that improve people’s health and are socially just

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Conference

World Health Summit 2021

The World Health Summit is one of the world’s leading strategic forums for global health

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Symposium

Generation Equality Forum 2021

The Generation Equality Forum calls for defining acceleration plans and programmes in equality, leadership & opportunity for women and girls globally

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Conference

The 74th World Health Assembly, 2021

The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of WHO

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Infographic

Sexual & Reproductive Health Services: An Infographic Series

Part of an infographic series, this article aims to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic was disrupting sexual and reproductive health services (SRHS)

23 Mar 2021

Infographic

Gender Inequities and Financial Protection for Healthcare Access: An Infographic Series

This infographic examines how some countries are strengthening their financial support and social protection mechanisms for gender-responsive outcomes

23 Mar 2021

Journal Article

Undoing supremacy in global health will require more than decolonisation

Decolonizing global health requires addressing power imbalances, respecting diverse values, and confronting internal inequities within countries.

20 Mar 2021