Closing the leadership gap: gender equity and leadership in the global health and care workforce. Policy action paper, June 2021

Closing the leadership gap: gender equity and leadership in the global health and care workforce. Policy action paper, June 2021
ISBN-10
9240025901
ISBN-13
9789240025905
Category
Medical
Pages
30
Language
English
Published
2021-06-08
Publisher
World Health Organization

Description

Women are almost 70% of the global health and social workforce but it is estimated they hold only 25% of senior roles. During the COVID19 pandemic women have provided much of the health and care, but have not had an equal say in decision making. This pervasive leadership gap between women and men in health can only be closed by addressing systemic barriers to women’s advancement. This policy action paper outlines a framework for change across four action areas: 1. Building a legal foundation for equality in the workplace; 2. Addressing social norms and stereotypes; 3. Addressing workplace systems and culture; and 4. Enabling women, who are the majority in the health and social care workforce to lead. The primary target audience for this Policy Action Paper is national authorities and intersectoral policy-makers from all levels, as well organizational leaders, publishers, media, male allies, and women in the health and care workforce.

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