Gender - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 19, 2025 · Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a …
Understanding transgender people, gender identity and gender …
Jul 8, 2024 · Transgender is an umbrella term used to describe people whose gender identity (sense of themselves as male or female) or gender expression differs from socially …
Gender EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 21, 2025 · Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a …
Definitions and Limitations of Language The language around gender and sexuality continues to evolve rapidly, even as this resolution was being written. Words and their definitions change or …
Frequently asked questions on sexual and gender diversity, health …
Oct 15, 2024 · This publication defines key concepts and terminology in health, gender identity and sexual diversity, and clarifies their meaning in WHO guidance, tools and other resources. …
Gender Inequality Index (GII) - World Health Organization (WHO)
What does this indicator tell us? The gender inequality index (GII) provides insights into gender disparities in health, empowerment and the labour market. Unlike the human development …
Answers to Your Questions ABOUT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, GENDER IDENTITY, AND GENDER EXPRESSION What does transgender mean? Transgender is an umbrella term for …
Gender incongruence and transgender health in the ICD
Inclusion of gender incongruence in the ICD-11 should ensure transgender people’s access to gender-affirming health care, as well as adequate health insurance coverage for such …
A Guide to Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity Terms
May 20, 2022 · If sex has to do with one’s biology, what is gender? Gender refers to an individual’s self-identification. Gender is something informed by culture, society, and one’s …
The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality
Understanding what sex and gender are, how they differ, and what implications they have for people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is becoming more crucial every day. In the course’s …