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  • Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    New York & Virtual

    On the morning of 24th September, ECHAlliance and the Society for Women’s Health Research, will host the session “Women’s Unique Health Needs and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a call to action”. We will discuss key developments and opportunities to advance women’s health care and research, with a focus on addressing disparities; the role of women in health care […]

  • FP @ UNGA79

    New York City & Virtual

    Global leaders will gather in New York City for the 79th United Nations General Assembly amid escalating challenges, including food and security crises, advanced technological threats, health emergencies, and green energy needs. Join FP @ UNGA79, where we will engage a range of experts and leaders for frank discussions on the challenges and collaborative solutions […]

  • The Future Can’t Wait

    New York City & Virtual

    In a rapidly changing world, addressing global challenges is more urgent than ever. The future can’t wait for solutions to health crises, climate change, technological risks, and systemic inequalities. Join us from September 24-26 in New York City and online on the sidelines of UNGA 79, Climate Week, and the Summit of the Future for […]

  • The 2030 Agenda: Sustainably Accelerating Maternal Health Outcomes

    New York City & Virtual

    In conjunction with the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly, Devex, in partnership with MSD for Mothers, will host a live discussion as part of the “Maternity Matters” series. This event aims to spotlight the ongoing work to Strengthen Systems for Safer Childbirth, and the vital role of public and private sector partnerships in […]

  • UNGA79: Collective Action on Climate & Health

    Aretsky’s Patroon 160 E 46th Street, New York City, NY, United States

    Leaders from all sections of the climate and health community will take part in an invigorating intimate and high-level conversation centered on identifying the areas most viable for collective action by the private sector and other key climate and health stakeholders. As the health impacts of our changing climate become increasingly visible, there is an […]

  • Building Health Workforce Resilience: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Climate and Health Crises

    The Cornell Club New York and Virtual

    Pandemics, climate change, chronic disease and conflict have pushed health systems to the breaking point, and the health workforce is constantly under pressure to respond to multiple health crises simultaneously. All cadres of health workers – nurses, community health workers, physicians, pharmacists and others – are needed to effectively address the changing needs of patients […]

  • AI for Healthy Cities: Health Equity Through Precision Population Health

    The Westin New York Grand Central, Madison Ballroom 212 East 42nd Street, New York City, NY, United States

    Foreign Policy and the Novartis Foundation will host an event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) to explore how technology, data, and artificial intelligence can be harnessed to address cardiovascular population health in urban environments around the world.  This event will debut insights from the Novartis Foundation’s AI4HealthyCities initiatives and […]

  • Disruptive Innovation in AMR: A collaborative approach to change

    GH on the Park 54 West 40th Street, New York City, New York, United States

    On behalf of Prof. Lord Ara Darzi, Chair of the Fleming Initiative and Co-Director of the Institute of Global Health at Imperial, and Prof. Dame Sally Davies, member of the UN Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance, we are delighted to invite you to a high-profile UNGA event focused on disruptive innovation in AMR. The […]

  • Advocacy to Achieve the SDGs for Children

    ​​​​​​​The Westin New York Grand Central 212 E 42nd St, New York City, NY, United States

    Join us during the 79th United Nations General Assembly for “Advocacy to Achieve the SDGs for Children”, cosponsored by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator and UNICEF, to explore how country-level advocacy can turn global commitments for children into action and impact. This event will be held in a hybrid format – in-person and virtual – to accommodate […]

  • FP Health Forum @ UNGA79: Expanding Access and Enhancing Resilience

    Reckefeller Center & Virtual

    As global health challenges evolve, new threats risk undermining progress in areas like life expectancy, disease prevention, and maternal and infant health. Climate change, emerging infectious diseases, and growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demand informed policymaking, targeted investments, and greater preparedness to strengthen global health infrastructure and patient care. On September 25th, join Foreign Policy at UNGA79 in […]

  • Missing Link for Sustainable Futures: Gender-Responsive Climate Policies

    One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 885 2nd Avenue 3rd Floor, New York City, NY, United States

    Since COP28, there is renewed commitment and momentum to address the public health impacts of climate change. The intersections of gender justice, health equity, and the climate crisis are critical yet often overlooked and under-funded aspects of sustainable development. Climate change poses significant challenges to global health, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities and inequalities, particularly for women and girls and […]