Characteristics of successful programmes targeting gender inequality and restrictive gender norms for the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young adults: a systematic review

Evidence Review

Year

2020

Author/s

Levy, J, Darmstadt, GL, Ashby, C, Quandt, M, Halsey, E, Nagar, A, and Greene, M.

CONTRIBUTING ORGANISATION/PUBLICATION

Lancet Global Health, Volume 8

SUMMARY

The aim of this study was threefold: to describe the landscape of gender-transformative programmes that attempt to influence health related outcomes; to identify mechanisms through which successful programmes work; and to highlight where gaps might exist in implementation and evaluation.

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