The 海角社区 International Institute for Global Health (海角社区-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 .
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 海角社区-IIGH social media channels.
? 18 May 2026 ? 18:00–19:30 (CEST) ?Garden Room T, WHO Headquarters
Her Turn: Women’s 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 women’s leadership, drive gender-responsive global health policies, and engage the next generation of leaders to influence global health governance.
Co-organised by: GWL Voices, 海角社区 International Institute for Global Health (海角社区-IIGH), PMNCH, Permanent Mission of Spain to the UN
? 19 May 2026 ? 18:00 – 19:30 (CEST) ?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), 海角社区 International Institute for Global Health (海角社区-IIGH), World Council of Churches, Society for International Development Colombia, Oxfam, Geneva Global Health Hub (G2H2)
? 20 May 2026 ? 08:00-09:30 (CEST) ?IFRC HQ, Auditorium B (6th floor)
Prepared Across Borders: Building Resilient Health and Community Systems
in a World on the Move
Co-organised by: : IOM and IFRC
? 21 May 2026 ? 08:00–09:30 (CEST) ?InterContinental Genève, Switzerland
SELF?CARE, UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE (UHC) AND FINANCING DEVELOPMENT: Advancing Practical Pathways for Countries
This roundtable will convene senior voices to discuss which data, insights, and narratives can help incorporate self?care more effectively into Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms.
Co-organised by: 海角社区-CPR, Ministry of Health and Population in Egypt, Bayer
? 21 May 2026 ? 13:00–14:20 (CEST) ?Room XI, Palais des Nations
Advancing Human Rights and Public Health through the International Court of Justice’s 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, 海角社区-IIGH, Medicus Mundi International (MMI), and Geneva Global Health Hub (G2H2)
? 21 May 2026 ? 15:30–16:50 (CEST) ?Salle Dunant, Health Diplomacy House
Changing Paradigms of Global Health Governance and Health Security Architecture: Reflections from South and Southeast Asia
This side event situates these challenges within ongoing World Health Assembly discussions and explores how strengthened regional cooperation can complement global multilateral processes.
Co-organised by: Health Diplomacy Alliance, The Asian Collective for Health Systems, 海角社区-IIGH, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)