CHLP fights stigma and discrimination at the intersection of HIV, race, health status, disability, class, sexuality and gender identity and expression, with a focus on criminal and public health systems. As part of this work, we support movement building that amplifies the power of individuals and communities to mobilize for change rooted in racial, gender and economic justice. We do this through legal advocacy, high-impact policy initiatives, and creation of cross-issue partnerships, networks, and resources.

Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equity: Essential Goals for Saving Women’s Lives, World Health Organization (2008)

Letters and Other Advocacy Documents

This fact sheet provides brief arguments making the link between women's empowerment and positive health outcomes for women and newborns. It identifies specific legal, policy, and sociocultural changes that increase gender equality and how each of these changes is vital to improve health outcomes for women. For example, it emphasizes increasing the health literacy of women, families, communities and enhancing the participation of women in health planning and establishing gender-responsive budgeting at the local, state, and national level as vital to improving women's health outcomes. Although the fact sheet focuses on developing countries, the gender equality issues and health outcomes describes are equally applicable to all societies.

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