The article "Gender-responsive monitoring and evaluation for health systems" published in Health Policy and Planning, presents a methodological approach to integrating gender considerations into monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for health systems.
The Gender in Emergencies from CARE’s Emergency Toolkit outlines how humanitarian emergencies affect people differently based on gender, age, and other intersecting factors such as race, caste, disability, and sexual orientation. CARE’s gender in emergencies approach has four key areas: 1) Rapid gender analysis; 2) Minimum commitments; 3) Women lead in emergencies; 4) Ending gender-based-violence in emergencies
The Toolkit on Mainstreaming of Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in WASH in Health Care Facilities, developed by WHO SEARO, is a practical resource designed to help WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) practitioners integrate GEDSI principles into health care facility programs.
The "Pocket Tool for Managing Evaluation During the COVID-19 Pandemic" by UN Women is a concise, practical guide developed by the Independent Evaluation Service (IES) of the Independent Evaluation and Audit Services (IEAS). It is designed to support gender-responsive evaluation in the unique and often constrained conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The UNDP Gender and Recovery Toolkit is a comprehensive resource developed by the United Nations Development Programme to help governments, civil society, and development partners integrate gender equality into crisis recovery and resilience-building efforts.
The PPP Gender Toolkit from the World Bank is a practical guide designed to help governments, PPP (public-private partnerships) practitioners, multilateral development banks (MDBs), and private sector stakeholders integrate gender considerations into PPPs, particularly in infrastructure projects.
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Tool Kit on Gender Equality Results and Indicators is a practical resource designed to help development practitioners integrate gender considerations into project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
This policy brief outlines a strategic framework for embedding gender equity into digital health systems as a pathway to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It emphasizes that digital health transformation must be intentionally designed to address gender-related barriers and disparities in access, use, and outcomes.
Practical Pathways to Integrating Gender and Equity Considerations in Antimicrobial Resistance Research synthesises evidence on AMR, gender, and equity from both human and animal health perspectives. Functioning as an accessible resource, it was developed in collaboration with AMR researchers and global experts, drawing on practical examples and real-world experiences to ensure maximum relevance and user-friendliness. The resource guides AMR research teams in integrating a gender and equity lens, emphasising the necessity of such considerations in innovation, intervention, and implementation research.
This brief addresses gender inequities that health workers who provide maternal and newborn health services experience. Key issues faced by providers include long working hours, poor remuneration, lack of training opportunities, violence, and restrictions on mobility. Example indicators under each area are provided.