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The Global Health calendar, or GH calendar, is a tool that will centralize information about events occurring worldwide related to Global Health, so you can easily access them and you don’t miss anything! The events will be published by us, but you can contribute in filling the calendar with GH events of your interest. We want this tool to be easily accessible, practical, updated and collaborative.

It is important to note that we do not organize the events found in this calendar. The ones organized by the Global Health Next Generation Network are found in Events.

This means that we cannot ensure that this events will happen, and we do not take responsibility if they are cancelled. We also want to make clear that we are not receiving any gains from promoting these events.

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Events in May 2021

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April 26, 2021(2 events)

Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

April 25, 2021 April 30, 2021

Title: 2021 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

Organizers: Planetary Health Alliance, University of São Paulo (USP)

Description: The 4th Planetary Health Annual Meeting aims to bridge communities to achieve the Great Transition by highlighting collective planetary health values; showcasing change-making science, stories, solutions, and communities; and building systemic solutions across economics, governance, and civil society. Check the schedule of the Festival and the side events

Language: ENG (simultaneous translation will be available to French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin)

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

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All day: UN Forum on Forests

All day
April 26, 2021 April 29, 2021

Title: UN Forum on Forests

Organizers: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Description: Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021.
The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a subsidiary body with the main objective to promote “… the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end…” based on the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles, Chapter 11 of Agenda 21 and the outcome of the IPF/IFF Processes and other key milestones of international forest policy.

Language: ENG with simultaneous translation to Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Registration: Free/ Life UNWebTV

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April 27, 2021(5 events)

Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

April 25, 2021 April 30, 2021

Title: 2021 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

Organizers: Planetary Health Alliance, University of São Paulo (USP)

Description: The 4th Planetary Health Annual Meeting aims to bridge communities to achieve the Great Transition by highlighting collective planetary health values; showcasing change-making science, stories, solutions, and communities; and building systemic solutions across economics, governance, and civil society. Check the schedule of the Festival and the side events

Language: ENG (simultaneous translation will be available to French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin)

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

Online

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All day: UN Forum on Forests

All day
April 26, 2021 April 29, 2021

Title: UN Forum on Forests

Organizers: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Description: Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021.
The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a subsidiary body with the main objective to promote “… the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end…” based on the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles, Chapter 11 of Agenda 21 and the outcome of the IPF/IFF Processes and other key milestones of international forest policy.

Language: ENG with simultaneous translation to Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Registration: Free/ Life UNWebTV

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2:00 pm: Action Track 3 Third Public Forum


April 27, 2021

Title: Action Track 3 Third Public Forum

Organizers: UN Food Systems Summit

Description: The third Action Track 3 Public Forum will be looking at the importance of integration to achieve transformation, both with the other Action Tracks of the Summit and with other global agendas to achieve food security, reverse nature loss and mitigate climate change. You can contribute to the Forum by sharing your ideas and feedback on the Action Track's emerging game-changing propositions to transform our food systems; and whether you see major gaps, and other areas and opportunities to be considered.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

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2:00 pm: Water: The Game Changer for Food Systems


April 27, 2021

Title: Water: The Game Changer for Food Systems - a Global Summit Dialogue

Organizers: UN Water, UN Food Systems Summit

Description: The Food Systems Summit Dialogues will offer a powerful opportunity for people everywhere to have a seat at the table at this milestone UN Summit. Dialogues will bring together a diversity of stakeholders, including voices that are seldom heard, and provide an important opportunity for participants to debate, collaborate, and take action towards a better future.  

The dialogue will explore the fundamental inter-connections between food systems and water systems, and their relations to other areas fundamental to the Sustainable Development Goals, such as energy, climate, and the environment.

Language: ENG

Registration: Need to previous register HERE

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6:00 pm: Dialogue, negotiation and mediation with violent actors


April 27, 2021

Title: Diálogo, negociación y mediación con actores violentos (session within the program: América Latina; Hacer frente a las violencias desde la Construcción de Paz).

Organizers: International Catalan Institute for Peace (ICIP)

Description: In violent contexts involving various actors, which parties should engage in dialogue? Are negotiations with violent actors such as organized crime syndicates legitimate, or even useful? Who can coordinate mediation processes and with what methodology?

These questions will be the focus of the discussion with Achim Wennmann, PhD in International Relations and Senior Researcher at the Graduate Institute Geneva; Angélica Durán, PhD in Political Science, Brown University (USA); and Falko Ernst, Senior Analyst for Mexico at the International Crisis Group.

Language: ESP

Registration: Free/ Stream live at the ICIP Youtube channel 

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April 28, 2021(2 events)

Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

April 25, 2021 April 30, 2021

Title: 2021 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

Organizers: Planetary Health Alliance, University of São Paulo (USP)

Description: The 4th Planetary Health Annual Meeting aims to bridge communities to achieve the Great Transition by highlighting collective planetary health values; showcasing change-making science, stories, solutions, and communities; and building systemic solutions across economics, governance, and civil society. Check the schedule of the Festival and the side events

Language: ENG (simultaneous translation will be available to French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin)

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

Online

More information

All day: UN Forum on Forests

All day
April 26, 2021 April 29, 2021

Title: UN Forum on Forests

Organizers: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Description: Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021.
The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a subsidiary body with the main objective to promote “… the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end…” based on the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles, Chapter 11 of Agenda 21 and the outcome of the IPF/IFF Processes and other key milestones of international forest policy.

Language: ENG with simultaneous translation to Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Registration: Free/ Life UNWebTV

Online

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April 29, 2021(4 events)

Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

April 25, 2021 April 30, 2021

Title: 2021 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

Organizers: Planetary Health Alliance, University of São Paulo (USP)

Description: The 4th Planetary Health Annual Meeting aims to bridge communities to achieve the Great Transition by highlighting collective planetary health values; showcasing change-making science, stories, solutions, and communities; and building systemic solutions across economics, governance, and civil society. Check the schedule of the Festival and the side events

Language: ENG (simultaneous translation will be available to French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin)

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

Online

More information

All day: UN Forum on Forests

All day
April 26, 2021 April 29, 2021

Title: UN Forum on Forests

Organizers: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Description: Launch of the Global Forest Goals Report 2021.
The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a subsidiary body with the main objective to promote “… the management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests and to strengthen long-term political commitment to this end…” based on the Rio Declaration, the Forest Principles, Chapter 11 of Agenda 21 and the outcome of the IPF/IFF Processes and other key milestones of international forest policy.

Language: ENG with simultaneous translation to Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Russian

Registration: Free/ Life UNWebTV

Online

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1:00 pm: How Restoration Can Support a Healthy Climate, Economy and Planet


April 29, 2021

Title: How Restoration Can Support a Healthy Climate, Economy and Planet (Digital Forum: Nature-based Solutions)

Organizers: Global Landscapes Forum, Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF) and the Global Partnership on Forest and Landscape Restoration (GPFLR)

Description: One of the most promising solutions to land degradation is restoration, which aims to regain ecological functionality and enhance human well-being in deforested or degraded landscapes. More than 2 billion hectares of such landscapes stand to be restored globally. However, implementation still remains far below the level needed to address land degradation on a global scale.

This event will help increase understanding in three key areas where restoration can make significant contributions: climate mitigation and adaptation, job creation, and reducing threats to biodiversity. It will also provide an opportunity to showcase the role of partnerships and collaboration in successful restoration.

Language: ENG, ES, FR

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

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5:00 pm: On the Ground in the U.S.


April 29, 2021

Title: On the Ground in the U.S. (Series Nonviolent Cafe #12) 

Organizers: Non violent peace force

Description: Hear from the Nonviolent Peaceforce US Program team on their community safety work surrounding the trial of Derek Chauvin and civil unrest following the death of Daunte Wright.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

Online
April 30, 2021(1 event)

Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

April 25, 2021 April 30, 2021

Title: 2021 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Festival

Organizers: Planetary Health Alliance, University of São Paulo (USP)

Description: The 4th Planetary Health Annual Meeting aims to bridge communities to achieve the Great Transition by highlighting collective planetary health values; showcasing change-making science, stories, solutions, and communities; and building systemic solutions across economics, governance, and civil society. Check the schedule of the Festival and the side events

Language: ENG (simultaneous translation will be available to French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin)

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

Online

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May 7, 2021(1 event)

All day: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Youth Health Workforce

All day
May 7, 2021

Title: Youth Hub Virtual Conference: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Youth Health Workforce

Organizers: Global Health Workforce Network (GHWN) and Health Workforce Department at the WHO

Description: 2021 has been designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) in appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. As a key event for this year, the Youth Hub is organizing a virtual conference to support young health and care workers and students in taking an active role in pandemic recovery. This conference is a knowledge sharing platform organized by youth for youth that enables them to share experiences, discuss challenges and learn from leading experts in the field.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

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May 8, 2021(1 event)

All day: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Youth Health Workforce

All day
May 8, 2021

Title: Youth Hub Virtual Conference: Building a Resilient and Adaptable Youth Health Workforce

Organizers: Global Health Workforce Network (GHWN) and Health Workforce Department at the WHO

Description: 2021 has been designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) in appreciation and gratitude for their unwavering dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. As a key event for this year, the Youth Hub is organizing a virtual conference to support young health and care workers and students in taking an active role in pandemic recovery. This conference is a knowledge sharing platform organized by youth for youth that enables them to share experiences, discuss challenges and learn from leading experts in the field.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ Need to previous register HERE

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May 17, 2021(2 events)

All day: EUPHW: Social Media Campaign

All day
May 17, 2021

Title: EUPHW: Social Media Campaign

Organizers: Global Health Next Generation Network

Description: On the European Public Health Week, the GHNGN we have commited to contribute with the voice of the youth and prepared several activities related to the topics proposed. On Monday 17th we will have a Social Media Campaign through our different channels on the topic of Science Communication. (, Instagram, Facebook, , Twitter)

Language: ENG

Online

All day: European Public Health Week: Communicating Science and Health

All day
May 17, 2021

Title: European Public Health Week: Communicating Science and Health

Organizers: European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

Description: Conveying accurate and accessible messages is crucial to promote healthy behaviours, particularly during a crisis. How can we better communicate complex health messages in the digital age? Check all the events taking place on this day HERE.

Language: Many 

Registration: Free/ check if registration is needed for each event

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May 18, 2021(2 events)

All day: EUPHW: Mental Health and Burnout Q&A

All day
May 18, 2021

Title: EUPHW: Mental Health and Burnout Q&A

Organizers: Global Health Next Generation Network

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our working dynamics and therefore, the way we cope with work-related concerns mentally. Consequently, the GHNGN together with the EUPHA are organising a Mental Health and Burnout Questions & Answers session in order to be able to respond to some of these doubts in regards to the impact of burnout in our mental health.

  • Submission of questions prior to the session HERE

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ No need to previous register (open access through our channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn)

Online

All day: European Public Health Week: New challenges in Mental Health

All day
May 18, 2021

Title: European Public Health Week: New challenges in Mental Health

Organizers: European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

Description: Loneliness and isolation caused by COVID-19 and its mitigation have aggravated mental health problems in Europe. How can we build better supportive systems to help those in need?
Check all the events taking place on this day HERE.

Language: Many 

Registration: Free/ check if registration is needed for each event

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May 19, 2021(2 events)

All day: EUPHW: Health in the Community

All day
May 19, 2021

Title: EUPHW: Health in the Community

Organizers: Global Health Next Generation Network

Description: Interview to Dr. Preeti Shakya, current member of the GHNGN who will be presenting the project she founded called "In Her Hands", which aims to destigmatize menstruation and encourage conversation in Nepal.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ No need to previous register (LIVE on our channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn)

Online

All day: European Public Health Week: Your Local Community

All day
May 19, 2021

Title: European Public Health Week: Your Local Community

Organizers: European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

Description: Local solutions are often impactful ways to tackle global public health problems. How can the main actors in your local community contribute to better health?
Check all the events taking place on this day HERE.

Language: Many 

Registration: Free/ check if registration is needed for each event

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May 20, 2021(2 events)

All day: EUPHW: One Health projects fair

All day
May 20, 2021

Title: EUPHW: One Health projects fair

Organizers: Global Health Next Generation Network

Description: Are you a passionate on One Health? Do you want to get to know research projects on One Health from different institutes and organizations? We will be posting different videos to create a virtual Projects Fair and spread their work.

Language: ENG

Registration: Free/ No need to previous register (open access on our channels Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn)

Online

All day: European Public Health Week: All for One Health

All day
May 20, 2021

Title: European Public Health Week: Your Local Community

Organizers: European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

Description: Animals, plants and humans share the same eco-system, which requires multiple sectors to work together. How can the public health community collaborate to achieve one health? 
Check all the events taking place on this day HERE.

Language: Many 

Registration: Free/ check if registration is needed for each event

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May 21, 2021(1 event)

All day: European Public Health Week: Leaving no one behind

All day
May 21, 2021

Title: European Public Health Week: Leaving no one behind

Organizers: European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

Description: The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the most disadvantaged groups, increasing health inequalities. How can public health responses protect the most vulnerable?
Check all the events taking place on this day HERE.

Language: Many 

Registration: Free/ check if registration is needed for each event

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May 25, 2021(1 event)

All day: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

All day
May 25, 2021 May 27, 2021

Title: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

Organizers: EMBL

Description: This year’s conference will address fundamental questions on the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, the immune response of the host, the disease that it causes, and the latest technological approaches. In keeping with the traditions of BioMalPar and EviMalaR, the conference will emphasise training and networking, with a focus on allowing speaking opportunities for early career researchers. 

Language: ENG

Registration: Academia 190€/ PhD Students 140€/ Industry 240€ (registration deadline: 11th May)

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May 26, 2021(1 event)

All day: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

All day
May 25, 2021 May 27, 2021

Title: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

Organizers: EMBL

Description: This year’s conference will address fundamental questions on the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, the immune response of the host, the disease that it causes, and the latest technological approaches. In keeping with the traditions of BioMalPar and EviMalaR, the conference will emphasise training and networking, with a focus on allowing speaking opportunities for early career researchers. 

Language: ENG

Registration: Academia 190€/ PhD Students 140€/ Industry 240€ (registration deadline: 11th May)

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May 27, 2021(1 event)

All day: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

All day
May 25, 2021 May 27, 2021

Title: 17th BioMalPar Conference on Biology and Pathology of the Malaria Parasite

Organizers: EMBL

Description: This year’s conference will address fundamental questions on the biology of the malaria parasite, its vector, the immune response of the host, the disease that it causes, and the latest technological approaches. In keeping with the traditions of BioMalPar and EviMalaR, the conference will emphasise training and networking, with a focus on allowing speaking opportunities for early career researchers. 

Language: ENG

Registration: Academia 190€/ PhD Students 140€/ Industry 240€ (registration deadline: 11th May)

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