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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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Our Objectives
Gender-Responsive Policy
Advocate for gender-responsive infectious disease policies at WHO, G7/G20, and national levels.
Barrier Identification
Identify and address gender-specific barriers to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care.
Empowerment & Decision-Making
Promote women's and marginalised gender groups' leadership and participation in infectious disease decision-making.
Inclusive Health Responses
Ensure infectious disease health responses are inclusive, equitable, and grounded in gender equality principles.
Disaggregated Data
Promote sex- and gender-disaggregated data collection to improve evidence-based policymaking.
Community Voice
Amplify voices of women-led and gender-focused civil society organisations in global infectious disease governance.
Committee Members
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Guest Experts
subject matter specialists invited to contribute expertise on specific topics
Our Policy Priorities
Reducing gender barriers to healthcare access, prevention, and treatment
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Gender-responsive infectious disease policies and programming
Inclusive health responses for women, girls, and gender-diverse populations
Sex- and gender-disaggregated data in infectious disease surveillance
Women's leadership in infectious disease civil society and policymaking
Addressing gendered vulnerabilities to HIV, TB, and emerging infectious diseases
Reports of Our Past Events
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Gendered Vulnerabilities to Infectious Diseases: Advancing Equity Through Policy and Action
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Join the Committee's work to strengthen integrated, equitable, and community-informed responses on vaccine-preventable diseases.