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400

million people

have been pushed into poverty by COVID-19, which has exacerbated inequities

400

million people

have been pushed into poverty by COVID-19, which has exacerbated inequities

For the future

In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific, Dr Takeshi Kasai put forth a vision for the Western Pacific Region that effectively responds to current and future regional health challenges through collectively acting today in addressing the challenges of tomorrow. Central to this vision is gender and equity.

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Key Priority Areas for the Western Pacific Region

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Health security including antimicrobial resistance

Non-communicable diseases and ageing

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Reaching the unreached

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7

out of

10

jobs in the health sector are comprised of women

1

in

4

women in the Western Pacific Region are affected by gender-based violence

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Taking stock and moving forward: Championing Gender and Equity in the Western Pacific Region

The Western Pacific Region has come face to face with the truth, that gender inequalities and health inequities are still very much present within its countries and communities.

NCD’s & Ageing Climate & Environment Health Security incl. AMR Reaching the unreached All Health

Mongolia’s Law on Promotion of Gender Equality – Dr Sergey Diorditsa (WR Mongolia)

Mongolia's Law on Promotion of Gender Equality - Dr Sergey Diorditsa (WR Mongolia)
Mongolia All Health

Viet Nam’s Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence Package (Dr Ngoc)

Viet Nam's Essential Services Package for Women and Girls Subject to Violence Package (Dr Ngoc)
Viet Nam Women & Girls' Health

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