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Descriptor English:
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Gender Equality
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Descriptor Spanish:
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igualdad de género
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Igualdade de Gênero
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Synonyms English:
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Equality of the Genders
Gender Egalitarianism
Gender Equality in Health
Gendered Equality
Sex Equality
Sexual Equality
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Tree Number:
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SP3.001.050.020
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Definition English:
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1. Refers to equal chances or opportunities for groups of women and men to access and control social, economic and political resources, including protection under the law (such as health services, education and voting rights). It is also known as equality of opportunity – or formal equality. Gender equality is often used interchangeably with gender equity, but the two refer to different, complementary strategies that are needed to reduce gender-based health inequities. 2. Gender equality in health: Women and men have equal conditions to realize their full rights and potential to be healthy, contribute to health development and benefit from the results. Achieving gender equality will require specific measures designed to support groups of people with limited access to such goods and resources. (From: http://www.who.int/gender-equity-rights/knowledge/glossary/en/) |
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History Note English:
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2019
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Record Number:
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57445
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