“Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time.” World Health Organisation, 2023

Gender refers to the social and cultural identity of a person based on the societal norms and expectations associated with being male, female, or another gender identity. It can also refer to the biological differences between males and females, such as reproductive organs and chromosomes. However, it’s important to understand that gender is not determined solely by biology and can vary from culture to culture.