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Global 50/50 (previously Global Health 50/50) is an independent, evidence-driven initiative to advance action and accountability for gender equality across the global health, justice, and finance sectors. Visit https://global5050.org/

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Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 5mo ago

“Visibility carries weight.” In our new, exclusive Representation Matters interview, photographer Claire Thomas reflects on visual justice, ethical representation & the responsibilities of images. 🔗 bit.ly/4uCwAuq #RepresentationMatters #ThisIsGender #EthicalPhotography #VisualJustice #Global5050

BANISHED, Northern Region, Ghana - 2024
by Claire Thomas

Fusheina, a widow and mother of five, returns to the hut where she has lived in exile for six years. She is one of hundreds of women in northern Ghana accused of witchcraft, often by their own families or communities, and forced to seek refuge in so-called “witch camps.” These women are not there by choice: most flee or are sent away because to remain in their villages would mean risking their lives. Accusations of witchcraft exist beyond the reach of formal law yet are deeply entangled with social and structural inequality. They often arise from personal disputes, jealousy, or local misfortunes, and are almost always gendered.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 5mo ago

Justice institutions should reflect the values they defend. The inaugural #GJ5050 report, Gender (In)Justice? analyses #genderequality commitments & policies across 171 #law & #justice orgs — exposing where #power lies & where change is needed. 📊 Read the report & use the evidence: bit.ly/gj5050

Graphic promoting Gender (In)Justice? the inaugural Global Justice 50/50 report. It features the image: ‘Developing your voice’ by Ismail Odetola, which showcases a woman who stands defiant in a Lagos neighbourhood strewn with debris. She is dressed in a gown made from newspapers and has leaves in her mouth, lifting a loudspeaker above her head in protest. Text reads 'an analysis of the gender-related policies and practices of 171 organisations across the global law and justice sector'.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

“In health research and policy, who leads determines whose knowledge counts.” – Catherine Kyobutungi, APHRC Our #ClosingtheGap? report shows that on average women-led orgs have smaller #GenderPayGaps, highlighting how inclusive #leadership drives fairer workplaces. 📊 bit.ly/GPGR25 #GenderJustice

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

Our latest exhibition, This Is Gender: Photography on the Frontlines of Justice, is now open on the Main Lawn at #Recon2025 ✨ Experience it in person, or witness the full piece here: youtu.be/eA2rWioDmwg #Global5050 #ThinkCREA #ThisIsGender #SocialJustice

Conference attendees stand on the main lawn at reconference 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal, watching a screen showing the ‘This is Gender: Photography on the Frontlines of Justice’ exhibition. The booth is shaded by fabric canopies, with posters on gender justice and photo displays surrounding a table with printed materials.

People gather on the main lawn at reconference 2025 in Kathmandu, Nepal, near the ‘This Is Gender: Photography on the Frontlines of Justice’ exhibition. Prof Kent Buse, CEO of Global 50/50, stands in conversation with several attendees in the foreground, while groups of people sit on mats and view nearby displays in an open, outdoor exhibition space decorated with hanging lanterns and artwork.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

More organisations should voluntarily report their #GenderPayGap. Our 2025 report, #ClosingtheGap examines 45 UK-based #GlobalHealth orgs, revealing persistent gaps & showing why transparency matters. 📊 Read the report & take action now: bit.ly/GPGR25 #Global5050 #GenderJustice

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

Our new #ClosingTheGap report shows that while #genderpaygap reporting in the UK has driven #transparency, most organisations still fail to report on #ethnicity, disability, sexuality, or other intersecting inequalities. ➡️See more findings: bit.ly/GPGR25 #Global5050 #GenderJustice #SocialJustice

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

On #IDPD2025 we join the call for disability-inclusive societies that uphold dignity, autonomy & agency for all. 📢 Gender and #Disability are deeply intertwined – our #ThisIsGender exhibition #CrippingTheLens brings this into focus: bit.ly/4fQYs74 #SocialJustice #Inclusion 📸 Jenny Bautista Media

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

Could gender pay gaps be smaller under #WomensLeadership? 💡 Findings from our latest report show orgs led by women CEOs have a smaller median hourly #GenderPayGap on average than those led by men. ➡️ Read #ClosingTheGap to learn more: bit.ly/GPGR25 #Global5050 #GenderJustice #Leadership

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

On #WorldAIDSDay2025 we join calls for stronger action and support for the global #HIV response. Our #GenderedHealthPathways tool shows where gender shapes HIV journeys and where targeted interventions can improve outcomes for all. ➡️ bit.ly/ExploreGHP #EndAIDS #GenderJustice

Infographic titled ‘Gendered Health Pathway in Kazakhstan: HIV Across All Age Groups’, produced by Global 50/50’s Gendered Health Pathways Tool. It shows sex-disaggregated data on HIV risk factors, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, control, and mortality. Risk factors include unsafe sex (40% male, 73% female), drug use (2% male, 1% female), and intimate partner violence (8% female). HIV prevalence is 0.10% for women and 0.2% for men. For every 100 people with HIV, 87 women and 71 men are diagnosed; 64 women and 45 men receive treatment; 51 women and 36 men achieve viral suppression. Mortality section shows that for every 100 HIV-related deaths among men, there are 31 among women.

Infographic titled ‘Gendered Health Pathway in Botswana: HIV Across All Age Groups’, produced by Global 50/50’s Gendered Health Pathways Tool. It presents sex-disaggregated data on HIV risk factors, prevalence, the care cascade, and mortality. Risk factors include unsafe sex (88% men, 89% women), drug use (1% men, 0% women), and intimate partner violence among women (39%). HIV prevalence is shown as 36% for women and 27% for men. The care cascade illustrates, per 100 people with HIV, the proportions diagnosed (95 women, 93 men), treated (92 women, 80 men), and controlled (89 women, 76 men). Mortality data show that for every 95 HIV-related deaths among men, there are 100 among women.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

Women across our sample of 44 UK-based #GlobalHealth organisations earned 91p for every £1 earned by men in 2024/25 – effectively working for free from 29 Nov 2024 to year-end. 📢 ➡️Our #ClosingtheGap report shows #progress, but more action is needed: bit.ly/GPGR25 #GenderPayGap #GenderJustice

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

Explore 8 years of #GenderPayGap data with our new interactive dashboards 📊 See how gaps have shifted across 45 UK-based #GlobalHealth organisations from 2017–2024, uncover where progress has been made & identify where action is still needed: bit.ly/GPGData #GenderJustice #Data #SocialJustice

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

New in @bmj.com: Where women lead, equality follows ✨ It highlights the critical role played by #WomensLeadership in reducing #GenderPayGaps. Mandatory reporting works, but progress must be broader, #intersectional, and backed by #FeministLeadership. Read now: bit.ly/482aM27 #ClosingTheGap

Screenshot of a BMJ Opinion article titled “Where women lead, equality follows.” It shows publication details (BMJ 2025; 391, published 24 November 2025) and the authors Helen Clark, Aishwarya Rajeev, Lynsey Robinson, and Kent Buse. Below the header tabs, the opening paragraph highlights how countries can learn from the UK’s mandatory gender pay gap reporting. The text notes Equal Pay Day in the UK and references new analysis linking women-led organisations with smaller gender pay gaps.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 8mo ago

OUT NOW: #ClosingTheGap – our latest report on 45 UK-based organisations in #GlobalHealth. Findings show organisations led by women CEOs have a smaller median hourly #GenderPayGap than those led by men. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/GPGR25 #Global5050 #GenderJustice #WomenInLeadership #EqualPayDay

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 9mo ago

It's time to turn your commitments into #action. 📝Use our Tools for #OrganisationalChange to move from policy to practice and create workplaces that are truly gender-just and #inclusive ➡️ bit.ly/4qTOfvF #GenderJustice #HR #Equity #Inclusion #InclusiveWorkplaces #WorkplacePolicies #SocialJustice

Reads “Progress happens when policies are not only written, but lived.
Check out our Tools for Organisational Change for support in turning values into everyday practice.”

Reads “Our Resource Bank provides frameworks, checklists, guides, and research to support action across key areas: 1. Recruitment - For fair, equitable and inclusive hiring practices. 2. Retention - Create a supportive work environment where all employees can thrive. 3. Progression - Promote equal opportunities for career growth and leadership. 4. Feminist Leadership - Foster leadership practices centred on equity, care, and accountability.”

Reads “Explore resources to help your organisation implement practices that focus on: Anti-racism, Family-friendly & parental leave, Disability and LGBTQ+ inclusion, Sexual harassment prevention and more…”

Reads “Ready to act on gender justice? Explore tools for organisational change today”, below it says: “Have a question? Get in touch at info@global5050.org”

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 9mo ago

Our latest newsletter is out now 📢 Catch up on our work advancing #genderjustice – from discussing #FeministLeadership on the sidelines of the #WHS2025 to showcasing five years of #ThisisGender in Osaka. 🔗Read it now: bit.ly/4oJRy6S Not subscribed? 📧 Sign up now: bit.ly/4oWDXcx

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 9mo ago

This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a light on the kind of #leadership the world needs more of - principled, data-driven, and grounded in lived experience. 👉Read our interview with Dr Tiantian Chen, the Chair of our Board of Trustees: bit.ly/3WDMTaB #Global5050 #GlobaHealth #Trustees

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 9mo ago

Strong #workplacepolicies are crucial for embedding #genderjustice, fairness & equity across your organisation. 📑 Use our Workplace Policy Repository to strengthen your policies, benchmark against peers & drive #OrganisationalChange: bit.ly/4qzjyeZ #Accountability #GlobalHealth #HR #Inclusion

Reads “How equitable are your organisation’s policies?”, “Explore our Workplace Policy Repository to see best practice and improve your policies”, along with some icons representing 4 different policy areas.

Reads “Strong, equitable workplace policies are the first step to advancing gender justice in your organisation”, “Learn from peers by exploring high-scoring workplace policies from organisations in our sample”.

Reads “Use our Workplace Policy Repository to write, review or strengthen your organisation’s policies on: Workplace Gender Equality, Workplace Fairness & Equity, Board Representation & Inclusion, Sex-disaggregated data.”

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

Every organisation has a role to play in advancing #GenderJustice, not just those included in our reports. 📝 Use our free Self-Assessment Tool to review your organisation’s policies, benchmark progress & drive equity & #accountability: bit.ly/3KD9ktJ #HoldingTheLine #GlobalHealth #HR

Graphic reads “See where your organisation stands on gender equality, equity and fairness across 17 key areas, including: Leadership representation, workplace policies, pay equity, sexual harassment, family-friendly policies”.

Graphic with the title “How it works”, reads “1. Save a copy - save a copy of the Self-Assessment Google Sheet. 2. Complete the assessment - Evaluate your organisation’s policies, commitments, and representation in leadership using the tool. 3. View your scorecard - Understand your strengths, gaps, and overall performance.”

Graphic with the title “Taking Action”, reads “1. Explore recommendations - Get practical guidance based on your score, including links to resources and tips for improving your policies and practices. 2. Share your results - Promote transparency by sharing your Scorecard on your website or social media and share with us to feature alongside others driving change.”

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

On the fringe of #Expo2025 Osaka, our ‘Photography on the Frontlines of Justice’ exhibition brought together five years of #ThisIsGender images – revealing how gender is lived, challenged, and reimagined across the world. ➡️ Learn more: bit.ly/4nmAGC1 #GenderJustice #GlobalHealth

Imogen Bakelmun, This is Gender Curator, on stage at the Flying Carpet Factory speaking about the exhibition.

Audience of the ‘Photography on the Frontlines of Justice’ exhibition talk by Imogen Bakelmun.

People at the ‘This is Gender: Photography on the Frontlines of Justice’ Exhibition at the RSA Pavilion.

Prof Kent Buse, Co-CEO of Global 50/50, on stage at the Flying Carpet Factory.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

Our 2025 Global Health 50/50 report #HoldingTheLine reveals a troubling decline in policy commitments to sex-disaggregate data. 📊 Without sex-disaggregated data, gendered inequalities remain invisible – and gender-responsive action becomes challenging: bit.ly/HoldingtheLine #HealthEquity

Bar chart showing that global health organisations’ commitments to disaggregate data by sex have declined. In 2024, 46% of organisations had such policies, compared to 41% in 2025. The graphic highlights that global health organisations are still not committing to disaggregate data by sex. Text at the bottom reads: “Between 2024 and 2025, policy commitments to sex-disaggregate data fell from 46% to 41%.”

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

#Global5050 is heading to Berlin for the World Health Summit 2025 🌍 We’ll be sharing insights from our latest report, Holding the Line, and discussing how to put equity & #genderjustice at the heart of #globalhealth. Attending #WHS2025? We’d love to connect: bit.ly/42xyikm

Graphic for the World Health Summit 2025, taking place October 12–14, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, and online. The image features text that reads “Meet me at #WHS2025” and includes a photo of Prof. Sarah Hawkes, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Global 50/50.

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

“ #Contraception is not just about family planning, it is about freedom.” In a recent piece, Poonam Muttreja, calls for a reframing of contraception in India: away from a tool for population control to a pillar of #ReproductiveJustice. Read now: bit.ly/4mSetLV #GenderJustice #HealthEquity

Contraceptive Choices: The Feminist Faultline Of Women’s Economic Freedom

On World Contraception Day, we must say clearly: contraception is not just about family planning, it is about freedom.

feminisminindia.com

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

A powerful new #ThisIsGender exhibition opens today at the RSA Pavilion, an off-site companion to the #Expo2025 in #Osaka. 🌟 Featuring 75 works from across the globe that explore the intersections of gender, identity & justice. Learn more: bit.ly/46KCChj #Global5050 @thersaorg.bsky.social

$A promotional image for the “RSA Pavilion: Living harmoniously in a fractured world.” The background is black with decorative artwork in the centre, including intricate mandala-style and patterned designs. On both sides are mirrored images of two dancers in white flowing outfits reaching toward the central art. The text reads “RSA Pavilion” at the top, “Living harmoniously in a fractured world” in the middle, and “3–5 October” at the bottom. Logos for Flying Carpet Factory and Global 50/50 are placed near the artwork and lower corners.$

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 10mo ago

Our latest #Global5050 Report - #HoldingtheLine - reveals a decline in public commitments to #genderequality in #globalhealth. Now more than ever, organisations must uphold #genderjustice internally, even when public pressures mount. ➡️ Read now: bit.ly/HoldingtheLine

Quote by Seri Wendoh, International Planned Parenthood Federation Senior Technical Advisor, featured in the 2025 Global Health 50/50 report: “In the face of growing hostility to gender equality and reproductive rights, holding the line is not enough. For organisations working across diverse and often difficult contexts, staying true to our values means rooting our work in the realities of the communities we serve, not in the shifting winds of political convenience. When the space to act narrows, we find new ways to act, to speak, and to stand with those most affected.” At the bottom of the graphic, it reads: “Read more in Holding the Line - 2025 Global Health 50/50 report.”

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 11mo ago

“When misinformation spreads from the highest office…it’s really dangerous for women’s health, particularly in pregnancy.” — G5050's Prof Sarah Hawkes (@femupheave.bsky.social) in @theguardian.com. Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy. False claims fuel stigma & undermine trust in science.

Is Tylenol the same as paracetamol, is it safe during pregnancy and does it have links to autism?

US president’s claims around painkiller also known as Tylenol contradict scientific consensus

theguardian.com

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 11mo ago

As public commitments to #genderequality decline in #globalhealth, internal action matters more than ever. Our new toolkit & redesigned policy repository support organisations to assess, strengthen & embed #equity from within. Explore the tools now: bit.ly/4niDgdb #HoldingTheLine #Global5050

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 11mo ago

This year’s #GlobalHealth 50/50 report reflects the complexity of the moment: populist politics, funding cuts & policy rollback. Yet many continue to uphold values of #GenderJustice & #equity internally as public commitments shift. ➡️ Read #HoldingTheLine now: bit.ly/HoldingtheLine #Global5050

Health Action International @hai-org.bsky.social · 11mo ago

We’re proud to announce that we have once again been recognised as a very high performer in the latest @gh5050.bsky.social report! Explore the scorecard for a summary of HAI’s performance on #genderequity, & discover how we’re driving positive change in global health: global5050.org/report-profi...

African Population and Health Research Center @aphrc.bsky.social · 11mo ago

The 2025 @gh5050.bsky.social report, 'Holding the Line' shows the first decline in commitments to gender equality since 2018. APHRC is proud to be named a High Performer in the 2025 Gender & Health Index. Read the report: buff.ly/q1GDe2t #APHRCResearch #Global5050 #GenderEquality #EquityInHealth

Global 50/50 @global5050.org · 11mo ago

OUT NOW: #HoldingtheLine 📣 Covering 199 organisations, 37 countries, & 4 million+ employees. Our latest report offers a snapshot of how commitments to #genderequality, #equity and #fairness are changing in the #globalhealth sector. Read now: bit.ly/HoldingtheLine #Global5050 #Accountability #DEI