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EVENTS

Geneva gathers a large community of UN agencies, state representatives, non-governmental and civil society organisations, academic institutions, health-oriented private companies and other entities. The city offers unique opportunities for dialogue that can strategically influence decision-makers and promote health and human rights globally. The International Geneva Global Health Platform promotes exchanges, discussions and collaborations through convening global health leaders and actors around thematic events that are hybrid (both in-person and online) or fully online. A variety of formats are used, such as moderated panel discussions, debates, conversations, workshops, an panel presentations.

Click below to see all our past and upcoming events.

Watch some highlights of our past events

Webinar | Decolonising Global Health: from discourse to practice
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Webinar | Decolonising Global Health: from discourse to practice

On 25 October 2023, the Global Health Centre’s International Geneva Global Health Platform co-organised with Medicus Mundi Switzerland (@networkmedicusmundiswitzer7895) and Medicus Mundi International a webinar on the theme: “Decolonising Global Health: from discourse to practice?” About us: The Global Health Centre (GHC) is an interdisciplinary research, education, and convening centre of excellence based in the Geneva Graduate Institute. Founded in 2008, the GHC provides a better understanding of the shifting power balance in global health through academic analysis, contributing to the capacity building of decision-makers, government representatives, international organisations and other stakeholders such as civil society and the private sector. By affirming itself as a leading research centre in global health worldwide, the GHC broadens understanding, contributes to setting agendas and fosters inclusive partnerships. The International Geneva Global Health Platform seeks to promote exchanges, discussions and collaborations in order to improve health policies at the global level. The Platform aims to facilitate the assimilation and sharing of knowledge in the health field and better equip the future generation of health leaders. Through the Platform, the GHC engages with a wide-range of actors and acts as a laboratory of global health innovation. More information: www.ghplatform.org Follow us on: - Twitter: @GVAGrad_GHC // twitter.com/GVAGrad_GHC - LinkedIn: Global Health Centre // www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-health-centre/ Subscribe to our channel! #decolonisation #decolonization #globalhealth #decolonize #decolonise
Event | Global Health Challenges: Can investors and civil society work together
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Event | Global Health Challenges: Can investors and civil society work together

On 11 October 2023, the Global Health Centre's International Geneva Global Health Platform organised, in partnership with the Geneva Trade Platform (@genevatradeplatform) and the World Economic Forum (@wef), a panel discussion on the theme: "Global Health Challenges: Can investors and civil society work together?" About us: The Global Health Centre (GHC) is an interdisciplinary research, education, and convening centre of excellence based in the Geneva Graduate Institute. Founded in 2008, the GHC provides a better understanding of the shifting power balance in global health through academic analysis, contributing to the capacity building of decision-makers, government representatives, international organisations and other stakeholders such as civil society and the private sector. By affirming itself as a leading research centre in global health worldwide, the GHC broadens understanding, contributes to setting agendas and fosters inclusive partnerships. The International Geneva Global Health Platform seeks to promote exchanges, discussions and collaborations in order to improve health policies at the global level. The Platform aims to facilitate the assimilation and sharing of knowledge in the health field and better equip the future generation of health leaders. Through the Platform, the GHC engages with a wide-range of actors and acts as a laboratory of global health innovation. More information: www.ghplatform.org Follow us on: - Twitter: @GVAGrad_GHC // twitter.com/GVAGrad_GHC - LinkedIn: Global Health Centre // www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-health-centre/ Subscribe to our channel!
Event: Averting a collision course?Beyond the pandemic instrument & International Health Regulations
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Event: Averting a collision course?Beyond the pandemic instrument & International Health Regulations

On 26 April 2023, the GHC’s International Geneva Global Health Platform organised a panel discussion on the theme: “Averting a collision course? Beyond the pandemic instrument and the International Health Regulations (IHR)”. About us: The Global Health Centre (GHC) is an interdisciplinary research, education, and convening centre of excellence based in the Geneva Graduate Institute. Founded in 2008, the GHC provides a better understanding of the shifting power balance in global health through academic analysis, contributing to the capacity building of decision-makers, government representatives, international organisations and other stakeholders such as civil society and the private sector. By affirming itself as a leading research centre in global health worldwide, the GHC broadens understanding, contributes to setting agendas and fosters inclusive partnerships. The International Geneva Global Health Platform seeks to promote exchanges, discussions and collaborations in order to improve health policies at the global level. The Platform aims to facilitate the assimilation and sharing of knowledge in the health field and better equip the future generation of health leaders. Through the Platform, the GHC engages with a wide-range of actors and acts as a laboratory of global health innovation. More information: www.ghplatform.org Follow us on: - Twitter: @GVAGrad_GHC // twitter.com/GVAGrad_GHC - LinkedIn: Global Health Centre // www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-health-centre/ Subscribe to our channel! #pandemic #pandemics #pandemicinstrument #pandemictreaty #IHR
Event | Corruption in healthcare: a global health blind spot
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Event | Corruption in healthcare: a global health blind spot

On Thursday 23 March 2023, the GHC’s International Geneva Global Health Platform co-hosted with the Global Network for Anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability in Health (GNACTA), and organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization Health System’s Governance and Policy Unit, a panel discussion on the theme: “Corruption in healthcare: a global health blind spot”. About us: The Global Health Centre (GHC) is an interdisciplinary research, education, and convening centre of excellence based in the Geneva Graduate Institute. Founded in 2008, the GHC provides a better understanding of the shifting power balance in global health through academic analysis, contributing to the capacity building of decision-makers, government representatives, international organisations and other stakeholders such as civil society and the private sector. By affirming itself as a leading research centre in global health worldwide, the GHC broadens understanding, contributes to setting agendas and fosters inclusive partnerships. The International Geneva Global Health Platform seeks to promote exchanges, discussions and collaborations in order to improve health policies at the global level. The Platform aims to facilitate the assimilation and sharing of knowledge in the health field and better equip the future generation of health leaders. Through the Platform, the GHC engages with a wide-range of actors and acts as a laboratory of global health innovation. More information: www.ghplatform.org Follow us on: - Twitter: @GVAGrad_GHC // twitter.com/GVAGrad_GHC - LinkedIn: Global Health Centre // www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-health-centre/ Subscribe to our channel!
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Geneva Health Week
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Geneva Health Week

Each year during the World Health Organization (WHO)’s World Health Assembly (WHA) happening in May, the Platform hosts a series of side events and discussions around critical global health issues, raising awareness among member states attending WHA meetings. During the Geneva Health Week, the Platform provides important exposure for a wide range of global health actors, enhancing collaborations and partnerships for future discussions and events.

21 May 2023

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75 Years of Global Health Governance: WHO's Legacy and the Making of its Future

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UN Foundation

UN Foundation

22 May 2023

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Synergies in global health and why they matter

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The Lancet; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

The Lancet; London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM); Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons

23 May 2023

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Beyond Panic & Neglect: Building a Human Rights Framework for Public Health Emergency Prevention, Preparedness and Response

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International Commission of Jurists; Global Health Law Consortium; Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; Physicians for Human Rights

International Commission of Jurists; Global Health Law Consortium; Global Initiative for Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; Physicians for Human Rights

24 May 2023

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How Can Global Action Really Meet Local Needs in Emerging Outbreaks?

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PANTHER Health

PANTHER Health

25 May 2023

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Breathing Life with Clean Air Action: Civil Society Drives Change

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Health Policy Watch; Clean Air Fund; Climate and Clean Air Coalition of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

Health Policy Watch; Clean Air Fund; Climate and Clean Air Coalition of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
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