Gender Professionalism

A genuine healthcare system must skillfully navigate complexities, ensuring authentic professionalism in all contexts, without defaulting to gendered assumptions. Therefore, the need for Gender Professionalism, the term coined by the Medical Women's Foundation Pakistan to describe the deliberate and conscious effort to ensure that professional behavior is gender-sensitive, free from bias, and respectful to all individuals, fostering equity and trust in professional relationships. This vision includes maintaining clear professional boundaries, encouraging respectful interactions, and creating environments where all individuals feel safe and valued.