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M8 Alliance: World Health Summit

21 October 2012

The World Health Summit is the annual conference of the M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centres and Medical Universities, organized by Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin in collaboration with the National Academies of Sciences of more the 67 countries and their Interacademy Medical Panel (IAMP). Under the theme “Research for Health and Sustainable Development”, this year's summit will focus on issues and possible solutions for non-communicable diseases and conditions of global concern, as the modern unhealthy lifestyle is a main cause of the new epidemics, like obesity, diabetes and mental illness. Learn more.
 
IPU: 127th Assembly

21 October 2012

The Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will host parliamentary delegates from around the world for the 127th IPU Assembly and Related Meetings in Québec City from October 21 to 26, 2012. The Assembly's overall theme will address the challenges of citizenship, identity, and linguistic and cultural diversity in a globalized world and a Special Debate will be held on this topic. Learn more.
 
The 2012 FIGO World Congress

11 October 2012

The 2012 FIGO World Congress will take place in Rome, Italy, at the Fiera di Roma, from 7-12 October 2012.

Click here for the 'First Announcement'.

Click here for the 'Second Announcement'.

Visit the dedicated Congress website: www.figo2012.org
 
International Day of the Girl

11 October 2012

The United Nations has declared October 11, 2012 as the world's first International Day of the Girl Child. Learn more.
 
All UNGA Week Health Events

28 September 2012

Click here to view a calendar of health-related UNGA events. Last updated September 18, 2012.
 
World Contraception Day

26 September 2012

World Contraception Day (WCD) is a worldwide campaign with a vision for a world where every pregnancy is wanted. Its mission is to improve awareness of contraception to enable young people to make informed decisions on sexual and reproductive health. Learn more.
 
2012 Social Good Summit

22 September 2012

The Social Good Summit is where big ideas meet new media to create innovative solutions. Held during UN Week, the Social Good Summit unites a dynamic community of global leaders to discuss a big idea: the power of innovative thinking and technology to solve our greatest challenges. This September, we want YOU to join the conversation with leaders and citizens from around the globe. The most innovative technologists, influential minds and passionate activists will come together with one shared goal: to unlock the potential of new media and technology to make the world a better place, and then to translate that potential into action. The 2012 Social Good Summit is brought to you by Mashable, 92nd Street Y, the United Nations Foundation, Ericsson, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Learn more.
 
White Ribbon Alliance Breakfast

21 September 2012

The White Ribbon Alliance will hold a "women’s wake up" breakfast for maternal health with a focus on accountability during the week of the UN General Assembly. Please note this event is by invitation only. The point of contact is Betsy McCallon.
 
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