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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

Event highlights | The War in Ukraine: Lives, Money and the Politics of Global Health
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Event highlights | The War in Ukraine: Lives, Money and the Politics of Global Health

On 8 February 2023, the GHC’s International Geneva Global Health Platform held an online panel discussion on the theme “The War in Ukraine : Lives, Money and the Politics of Global Health”. Watch the full webinar: https://bit.ly/3XPnsAT 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 highlights | Healthcare & Climate Change: Victim or Perpetrator?
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Event highlights | Healthcare & Climate Change: Victim or Perpetrator?

On 14 November 2022, the GHC's International Geneva Global Health Platform held a panel discussion co-hosted with the @unige's Institute of Global Health and @GenevaHealthForumGHF on the theme “Healthcare & Climate Change: Victim or Perpetrator?” Watch the video for some highlights of the discussions! Watch the full event: http://bit.ly/3Hqyk3m 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.graduateinstitute.ch/globalhealth 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!
Access and benefit sharing under the FAO Plant Treaty - Workshop 02
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Access and benefit sharing under the FAO Plant Treaty - Workshop 02

On 25 November 2022, the GHC’s Governing Pandemics Initiative and International Geneva Global Health Platform held a workshop, in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of The Republic of Korea in Geneva and the Group for Global Infection Disease Response (G4IDR)*, on the theme: “International Sharing of Pathogens, GSD and Benefits: What are the options?” 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 Governing Pandemics Initiative is tracking efforts to address major gaps exposed by COVID-19 in the global system for governing preparedness for and responses to pandemics. It provides information on six issues that have been identified as requiring reform and on the proposed pandemic treaty, summarising for each of them: the main problems, pre-COVID-19 reforms, 2021 recommendations by major international panels, and ongoing policy debates. This project aims to provide resources and tool to a wide range of stakeholders concerned about building a more equitable and effective global system for governing potential pandemics. Regular updates will be provided as efforts progress. 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.graduateinstitute.ch/globalhealth // https://www.governingpandemics.org/ Follow us on: - Twitter: @GVAGrad_GHC // https://twitter.com/GVAGrad_GHC - LinkedIn: Global Health Centre // https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/global-health-centre/ Subscribe to our channel! *(members: Kenya, México, Morocco, Perú, The Republic of Korea, Singapore, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates)
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Geneva Health Week

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.

The 76th World Health Assembly (WHA), 21-30 May 2023, provides the key convening space for the global health community – including governments, international organisations, civil society, the private sector, journalists, academe, students, and the general public – to learn about and debate critical global health challenges.

In the spirit of commitment to open global health and continuing the tradition from previous years, the International Geneva Global Health Platform will organise 5 days of diverse side events during the 76th WHA, starting with the Open Briefing for delegates on Sunday, 21 May.

 

 



Using the short online form available through the button above, we invite you to submit a proposal for a side event to the WHA. We welcome events such as panel discussions, presentations, briefings, film screenings, debates, or other formats on topics that explore the GHC’s thematic focus on governance, politics and power in global health in relation to the WHA. The WHA provisional agenda is available here. There is no cost associated with submitting a proposal and the event room is offered free of charge.

The deadline to submit the form is Friday, 17 March 2023, 23:59 (CET). Proposals will be selected to ensure a diverse range of issues.

All events will be hybrid and held at the Geneva Graduate Institute. 
Applicants will be contacted in early April.

Questions: globalhealth@graduateinstitute.ch 

Please do not send your proposal to our email directly; submit it through the link provided above.

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