Gender Equal Health & Care Workforce Initiative
Gender Equal Health and Care Workforce Initiative (genderequalhcw.org)
This initiative aims to increase visibility, dialogue and action on gender equality for health and care workers.
Increase the proportion of women in health and care leadership roles
Women comprise almost 70% of the global health workforce, yet hold only 25% of senior roles.
Recognize the value of unpaid health and care work
Protect women health and care workers from harassment and violence in the workplace
Only 37% countries report measures in place to prevent attacks on health workers.
Ensure safe and decent working conditions for all health and care workers, everywhere
Women, often the first point of contact in patient care, have had high COVID-19 infection rates.
Извор: WUNRN – 09.05.2023
