Gender and Social Inclusion in the One Health Approach
Why inclusion matters for One Health
The One Health approach recognises that the health of people, animals, plants, and ecosystems is deeply interconnected. From air quality and food systems to mental well-being and biodiversity, our cities’ health outcomes depend on how these systems interact. Yet there is another kind of interconnectedness that deserves equal attention: the social one. Gender, income, age, disability, and other forms of social difference all shape how individuals experience health risks and benefits in urban environments.
Integrating gender and social inclusion into One Health means ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from healthier urban systems. It recognises that health is not distributed evenly and that without equity, sustainability remains incomplete.
