biostudies-literatureUnknown8(2)Levy JKBill and Melinda Gates Foundation<h4>Background</h4>In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the shifting global burden of disease, this systematic review analyses the evidence from rigorously evaluated programmes that seek to transform the gendered social norms undermining the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young adults. The aim of this study was threefold: to describe the landscape of gender-transformative programmes that attempt to influence health-related outcomes; to identify mechanisms through which successful programmes work; and to highlight where gaps might exist in implementation and evaluation.<h4>Methods</h4>We systematically reviewed rigorous evaluations published between Jan 1, 2000, and Nov 1, 2018 of programmes that sought to decrease gender inequalities and transform resThe Lancet. Global healthe225-e236https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC7025324biostudies-literatureCharacteristics of successful programmes targeting gender inequality and restrictive gender norms for the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young adults: a systematic review.PMC7025324Nagar AQuandt MDarmstadt GLHalsey EAshby CGreene MELevy JKfalseCharacteristics of successful programmes targeting gender inequality and restrictive gender norms for the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young adults: a systematic review.<h4>Background</h4>In the context of the Sustainable Development Goals and the shifting global burden of disease, this systematic review analyses the evidence from rigorously evaluated programmes that seek to transform the gendered social norms undermining the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and young adults. The aim of this study was threefold: to describe the landscape of gender-transformative programmes that attempt to influence health-related outcomes; to identify mechanisms through which successful programmes work; and to highlight where gaps might exist in implementation and evaluation.<h4>Methods</h4>We systematically reviewed rigorous evaluations published between Jan 1, 2000, and Nov 1, 2018 of programmes that sought to decrease gender inequalities and transform res2020-01-01T00:00:00Z2020 Feb2025-04-26T16:58:19.947Z2020-05-22T10:51:52ZS-EPMC70253243187921210.1016/S2214-109X(19)30495-4