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[UN Observance] International Day for Universal Health Coverage
virtualOn December 12 each year, the United Nations commemorates International Day for Universal Health Coverage. To read more and stay apprised of relevant events, please visit https://www.un.org/en/observances/universal-health-coverage-day. __________________________________________________________________________________________ CoNGO Notes: For more information on the NGO Committee on Human Rights, please email the co-chairs at bknotts@uua.org or bobbinassar@gmail.com. For more information on the NGO Committee on
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Call for a UN Resolution on Persons Living with a Rare Disease and their Families
worldwide/virtualThe global rare disease community is calling for a UN Resolution Addressing the Needs of Persons and Families Living with a Rare Disease (PLWRD). Over 300 million people worldwide live with one of over 6,000 identified rare diseases. Rare diseases are often chronic, complex, disabling and life threatening. Persons and families living with a rare disease confront
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Building Global Momentum for Adult Vaccination Policy within COVID-19: Making COVID-19 a Springboard for Adult Vaccinations
worldwide/virtualThe COVID-19 pandemic has unearthed an uncomfortable structural and societal ageism affecting the human rights of millions of people around the world. From hospital triaging guidelines to chronic understaffing of long-term care facilities, national health systems did not take the necessary steps to ensure that vulnerable people had access to life-saving health services, regardless of
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24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion [registration open]
worldwide/virtualBonjour, We are happy to confirm the opening of registrations to the 24th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion – IUHPE 2022, being held in Montréal (Québec) Canada and in hybrid format from 15 to 19 May 2022. Registration is available for both in-person and remote participants to benefit fully from our hybrid conference, featuring a dynamic
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Role of Culture and Community in Recognizing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion Among Older Immigrants and Other Underrepresented Populations
worldwide/virtualInternational Federation on Ageing presents: "The Role of Culture and Community in Recognizing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion Among Older Immigrants and Other Underrepresented Populations," a Conversation with Mr. Kahir Lalji Provincial Director, Government Relations and Population Health, United Way of British Columbia Immigration is a crucial factor in fostering growth and maintaining the economic and social
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