Advancing Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescents’ Health and Equity — Stronger Accountability Is Key (BMJ Global Health, 2020)

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This reference summary presents key information from the following article atr BMJ. The source is a commentary titled “Advancing women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health and equity — stronger accountability is key”, authored by Alipui NK and Mason E, on behalf of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP: Nicholas Kojo Alipui, Dame Carol Kidu, Brenda Killen, Elizabeth Mason, Giorgi Pkhakadze, Jovana Ríos Cisnero, Gita Sen, Alicia Ely Yamin, Kul Chandra Gautam, and Joy Phumaphi), and published in BMJ Global Health in 2020. The article emphasizes the need to strengthen accountability mechanisms to advance health and equity for women, children, and adolescents, particularly in the context of persistent inequalities and the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the importance of linking commitments to measurable outcomes through robust monitoring, independent review, and corrective action. The discussion underscores that stronger accountability is essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), improving health system performance, and ensuring that no population is left behind.