The United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH) is pleased to engage in the 79th World Health Assembly, contributing to key global dialogues on health, equity, and sustainable development through its participation in official side events.
Bringing together Member States, policymakers, legal experts, civil society, and academia, these discussions aim to advance actionable pathways for strengthening health systems, embedding equity in economic decision-making, and reinforcing rights-based approaches to global health.
We look forward to engaging with partners and stakeholders to foster dialogue, share insights, and contribute to collective action towards health for all.
Follow our updates from WHA79 as we share highlights and key moments from these conversations on UNU-IIGH social media channels.
π 18 May 2026 π 18:00β19:30 (CEST) π Garden Room T, WHO Headquarters
Her Turn: Womenβs Leadership and Diplomacy for Gender-Responsive Global Health
This WHA side event will bring together senior leaders and emerging voices to explore how diplomacy can amplify womenβs leadership, drive gender-responsive global health policies, and engage the next generation of leaders to influence global health governance.
Co-organised by: GWL Voices, United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), PMNCH, Permanent Mission of Spain to the UN
π 19 May 2026 π 18:00 β 19:30 (CEST) π Salle C, WHO Headquarters
The Economics of Health for All: Taking Action
This WHA event will explore how governments can more actively steer innovation, investment, and public procurement to align with population health needs and equity objectives.
Co-organised by: by Public Services International (PSI), Medicus Mundi International (MMI), United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), World Council of Churches, Society for International Development Colombia, Oxfam, Geneva Global Health Hub (G2H2)
π 21 May 2026 π 13:00β14:20 (CEST) π Room XI, Palais des Nations
Advancing Human Rights and Public Health through the International Court of Justiceβs Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
This WHA event will scale up Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion engagements, establish a platform for raising awareness and strengthening capacity, policy dialogue and synergies among Member States, development partners, public health practitioners, legal experts, civil society, and academia.
Co-organised by: Republic of Vanuatu, UNU-IIGH, Medicus Mundi International (MMI), and Geneva Global Health Hub (G2H2)
