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In Papua New Guinea, there seems to be a severe under-representation of women in high politics; government policies also seem to lack consideration for women's issues. The result of this is disproportionate access to health services and treatment for women compared to men. Findings from this report in Women's Studies International Forum, also show that "violence, heavy workload and a lack of opportunities" are factors that most contribute to their health restrictions. The right to sound health through appropriate services should never be jeopardised by violence or socioeconomic status. Good health and well-being for all women are essential in order to achieve SDG 3.
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https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248330574_The_right_to_health_Overcoming_inequalities_and_barriers_to_women's_health_in_Papua_New_Guinea
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Women's health rights - health barriers in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, there seems to be a severe under-representation of women in high politics; government policies also seem to lack consideration for women's issues. The result of this is disproportionate access to health services and treatment for women compared to men. Findings from this report in Women's Studies International Forum, also show that "violence, heavy workload and a lack of opportunities" are factors that most contribute to their health restrictions. The right to sound health through appropriate services should never be jeopardised by violence or socioeconomic status. Good health and well-being for all women are essential in order to achieve SDG 3.
Read the full article:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/248330574_The_right_to_health_Overcoming_inequalities_and_barriers_to_women's_health_in_Papua_New_Guinea
Picture credit: Lighting Global
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