The Gender Budgeting in Andalusia, an example of policy promoting health equity that has resisted austerity

Issue/problem Gender equality policies aimed at reducing gender inequalities in society contribute to improve women’s health. Following the global financial and economic crisis, several countries implemented austerity measures, with substantial cuts in pro-equity policies. In Spain important backwards steps have been taken regarding gender equality. In contrast, an innovative gender mainstreaming strategy, the gender budgeting (GB), has been maintained in Andalusia. Implemented in 2003, GB involves the systematic examination of budget programmes …