| Summary: | The following analysis links the right to health with gender and vulnerable profiles, it starts off with a diagnosis of the current situation using figures and qualitative data that describe existing gender inequalities. The question that is then posed is; What is the regulatory framework that these issues address? On ascertaining the existence of this regulatory framework, yet aware of gender inequalities in health areas, the issue becomes: what is the panorama for the coming years regarding the implementation of regulatory guidelines and international standards on the matter? The study concludes that profound changes must be fostered in the social system, born out of a conviction that gender equality in health matters and other related rights is fundamental for healthy community relations. The benefits derived from the right to health must not be addressed merely from the point of view of health services, health workers and their activities. This process would be catalyzed by a strengthened civil society, particularly with regards to vulnerable women and girls and any actions generated by the world women’s movement tending to highlight gender profile issues. How these are picked up in law-making, public policies and other measures is to be fundamental for a wholehearted enjoyment of a right to health and other related issues.
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