The This is Gender Platform Has Launched
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the This is Gender platform—an inspiring new digital space where visual storytelling, critical reflection, and meaningful action come together.
The platform brings together years of groundbreaking work, inviting users to explore the complexity of gender and how it shapes the world around us.
Since its inception in 2019, the This is Gender initiative has addressed the need for diverse and reflective representations of gender in global health. Through our annual global competitions, we have curated a remarkable collection that challenges stereotypes and broadens our understanding of how gender manifests across various contexts. With contributions from over 220 artists, photographers, and storytellers, the platform now offers access to more than 250 transformative images.
What’s New on the Platform?
Explore the Complete Collection
For the first time, discover the stories and perspectives that make up our evolving collection. From global systems to individual identities, see how gender shapes opportunities, choices, and rights—and influences our understanding of minds and bodies.
Enhanced Search and Filter Tools
Find works by creator gender, location, or theme to uncover narratives that resonate with you and inspire new ideas.
Discover New Perspectives
Looking for fresh voices? You can now search for specific artists and explore their stories. If you’re an educator, advocate, or professional in the development sector, connect with these creators to collaborate and enhance your visual practices.
Curated Online Exhibitions
Discover key themes from each competition year. Our online exhibits bring to life the key themes from our flagship Global Reports connecting personal experiences with global realities:
- 2020: Power, Privilege & Priorities – Discover how societal priorities and structural inequalities shape gender—and influence who holds power.
- 2021: Visualising Gender in Times of Pandemic – Explore the hidden inequalities and moments of resilience that emerged during the global health crisis.
- 2023: Gender (In)Equality – Unpack how gender determines access to power, care, and opportunities—and why this matters for building a more just future.
Interviews with Contributors
Delve into the ‘Representation Matters’ series to discover the importance of visual ethics and representation through in-depth interviews with leading artists and visual storytellers.
Join the Movement
The launch of the This is Gender platform is just the beginning. This platform is more than a collection; it’s a community for conversation and collective change. Here’s how you can get involved:
Explore the platform now: This is Gender
Join the conversation: Use the hashtag #ThisIsGender to share your reflections and connect with others.
The launch of the This is Gender platform marks a major milestone in our vision to challenge how images are produced, distributed, and consumed in global health—and beyond. We invite you to explore these powerful stories, reflect critically on the themes, and use the platform to inspire new actions and conversations.
