Gender Equality in Health
Integrating gender analysis into IDA's infectious disease advocacy to ensure policies are equitable, inclusive, and responsive to all communities.
The Gender Equality in Health Committee ensures gender equity is embedded across IDA's advocacy agenda. We develop civil society positions on gender-responsive infectious disease policy, sex-disaggregated data, and the removal of structural barriers to healthcare access. Our work amplifies women-led organisations, applies intersectional analysis, and holds global health institutions accountable to their gender commitments.
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Committes
55
Member Organisations
12
Countries Represented
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Our Objectives
Gender-Responsive Policy
Advocate for gender-responsive infectious disease policies at WHO, G7/G20, and national levels.
Inclusive Health Responses
Ensure infectious disease health responses are inclusive and effective for all genders and identities.
Barrier Identification
Identify and address gender-specific barriers to infectious disease prevention, diagnosis, and care.
Disaggregated Data
Promote sex- and gender-disaggregated data collection and analysis in infectious disease research.
Empowerment & Decision-Making
Promote women's and marginalised gender groups' empowerment and participation in health decision-making.
Community Voice
Amplify voices of women-led and gender-focused civil society organisations in global health forums.
Committee Leadership
Committee Manager
