Thailand attracts a large number of migrants, particularly from its neighbouring countries namely Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic...

Adolescents are not simply old children or young adults. This deceptively simple observation lies at the heart of Global Accelerated Action for the Health...

Ageism exists when “age” is used to categorize individuals and create social divisions, with ensuing injustice and harm and lack of solidarity...

An estimated 1.3 billion people – or 16% of global population worldwide – experience a significant disability today. Persons with disabilities...

The objective of this guideline is to present the complete set of all WHO recommendations and best practice statements relating to abortion. While legal,...

The WHO policy brief Ageism in artificial intelligence for health examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and public health for older...

Monitoring inequalities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) is an important part of efforts to promote equity....

The Global report on ageism outlines a framework for action to reduce ageism including specific recommendations for different actors (e.g. government,...

Globally, 23% of all deaths could be prevented through healthier environments – and scaled-up action is required. This document presents an overview...

Violence against women is a major public health problem rooted in gender inequality, and is a gross violation of women’s human rights affecting the...

This manual is intended for health managers at all levels of the health systems. The manual is based on the WHO guideline Responding to intimate partner...

Sexual abuse of children and adolescents is a gross violation of their rights and a global public health problem. It adversely affects the health of children...

What this handbook doesWhen providing first-line support to a woman who has been subjected to violence, 4 kinds of needs deserve attention:Immediate emotional/psychological...