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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research

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Building a global health community of researchers & practitioners working to build a fairer and healthier world, by focusing on the health of most and multiply disadvantaged and those living in contexts of precarity. rb.gy/x8p03g

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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
We are pleased to host the Inaugural Distinguished Honorary Scholar Series today at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
We are honoured to welcome Emma Rawson-Te Patu -newly elected President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations and the first Indigenous person to hold this role as Distinguished Honorary Scholar at the Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research, University of Essex.
Portrait of Emma Rawson - Te Patu beside text quoting Emma, announcing her welcome as the centre’s first Honorary Distinguished Scholar
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GEMMS Research Group @gemmsresearch.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
We are thrilled to share that our GEMMS co-directors and team members will be leading a powerful panel this week at the 7th International Conference on Public Policy hosted by International Public Policy Association. Read more: www.ippapublicpolicy.org/conference/i...
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Join us on the 27th for the third event in our Global Health Month Series. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/1281059646... #healthequity #intersectionality #globalhealth #healthjustice
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
@who.int recently launched World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity is a powerful call to tackle the root causes of health inequities - beyond the clinic. #HealthEquity #SDOH #WHO #intersectionality #healthjustice Full report here: www.who.int/teams/social...
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WHO @who.int · 06/05/2025
Health inequity shortens lifespans. Experiencing discrimination, income insecurity, and limited education opportunities leads to poorer health. Strengthening social protection can help end this cycle and improve lives. Learn more: bit.ly/44qC4Oi
Text reads '3.8 billion people don't have social protections like paid sick leave, because of under-resourced public services'. On white background, the image shows crumpled currency note. Text on the bottom reads 'Let's be all for equity'.
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Last week, @universityofessex.bsky.social was represented @who.int Regional Office for Europe Symposium on Modelling & Optimizing the #HealthandCareWorkforce in #UNCityCopenhagen - with Prof Anuj Kapilashrami, Dr Vikki-Jo Scott and Dr Roomi Aziz sharing their work & contributing to global dialogues.
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We are delighted to bring you you the third event in our Global Health Month Series. Join us for an afternoon focusing on bold ideas community power& action, bringing together leading voices exploring transformative community- driven approaches to health. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/1281059646...
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We are excited to continue the dialogue. Join Prof Reza Majdzadeh, Dr Mohammed Jama, Dr Haniye Sajadi , and Jacqueline Mallender as they share critical insights from the recently published Disease Control Priorities - 4th Edition (DCP 4), Volume 1. Register www.eventbrite.com/e/1279164869...
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers, facilitators, organisers, and participants whose insight and honesty shaped every session. Each dialogue affirmed the power of justice-rooted, lived experience. Join future events: cghier.eventbrite.com #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Intersectionality
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The in-person dialogue with progressive alliances HPA, Kampala Initiative, UKHACC, MedAct, GCI & Medico Int explored how colonial structures persist across Global North & South urging a shift from charity to solidarity, rethinking aid, and investing in systems grounded in justice & mutual benefit.
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Session 2: Panellists Dr Judith Bueno de Mesquita, Prof Michael Knipper & Dr Jo Vaerey examined how global health is being destabilized by aid cuts and power imbalances. Reflections on colonial roots of aid sparked calls to reimagine global health governance through equity, inclusion, and dialogue.
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Recap: (Re)Imagining Global Health, Decolonising Aid & (Re) Building Global Solidarity Session 1: Prof Colin Samson with student discussants explored how colonial legacies continue to shape human rights, often silencing indigenous laws & values. #GlobalHealthMonthAtEssex #decolonisingglobalhealth
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Centre for Global Health and Intersectional Equity Research @c4ghier.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
We kicked off Global Health Month at Essex with a powerful World Health Day event on (Re)imagining Global Health. Check out this sketchnote capturing key themes from the April 4 panels. What must change first? #GlobalHealthMonthAtEssex #decolonisingglobalhealth Created by Dr Roomi Aziz at CGHIER
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