Tue - Feb 02
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U.S. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Theme: HIV/AIDS prevention - a choice and a lifestyle! |
Thu - Feb 04 -- Fri - Feb 05
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Africa's New Frontier: Innovation. Technology. Prosperity.
Sponsored by: IDRC, DFAIT
Hosted at: Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Dates: February 4-5, 2010
The International Development Research Centre,in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade invite educators,policy makers, entrepreneurs, journalists and engaged
citizens to join an open and stimulating forum exploring Africa's New Frontier and the exciting possibilities this continent presents to Canada and the world.
www.idrc.ca
newafrica.info@gmail.com |
Thu - Feb 04
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World Cancer Day
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Sat - Feb 06
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International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation
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Sat - Feb 06
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Aiding Survivors of Torture: Physical and Psychological Documentation of Asylum Seekers
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010
7:30 am-4:30 pm
Tulane University
School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
This training offers 6.5 Prescribed Continuing Medical Education Credits (pending approval).
Registration is required so please register today: actnow-phr.org
physiciansforhumanrights.org |
Wed - Feb 10
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Initiatives: Global Health Implications of Intellectual Property and TRIPS
Time: 8:30-10 am
Location: Global Health Council
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1120
Washington, D.C.
This month's session of the Trade and Health Breakfast Series: Global Health Implications of Intellectual Property and TRIPS
The Trade and Health Breakfast Series will feature eight sessions, beginning in January and ending in May. Each session will bring together experts to give informal presentations, followed by an open Q&A session with attendees.
The goal of this series of sessions is to develop the research, policy and advocacy agenda to address the trade and health issues in developing countries.
We hope you will join us for these informative discussions - bring your questions and thoughts to share.
Future Sessions:
February 24: Counterfeit and Substandard Drugs in Low Income Countries
March 10: Global Health Implications of Services and GATS
March 23: Health Workforce Migration: The Connection with Trade
April 14: WHO and WTO in Trade: Roles and Responsibilities
April 28: GATT and Medical Products
May 12: Trade, Nutrition and Food Security |
Wed - Feb 10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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CSIS Global Health Policy Center Recommendations Briefing
Final Report of the CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy
Wednesday, Februrary 10, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hosted at: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
Location: State Room
Address: 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC
To RSVP please follow this link:
www.smartglobalhealth.org |
Thu - Feb 11
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World Day of the Sick
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Tue - Feb 16
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM |
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Health Affairs Briefing: The promis of e-health in the developing world
WHEN: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: National Press Club [Metro Center]
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Holeman Lounge
Washington, DC 20045
The February 2010 edition of Health Affairs looks at the potential of information and communications technology, or e-health, to transform health care on a global scale. The issue focuses on current use of e-health in the developing world, the challenges of expanding e-health there, and matters that need to be addressed so that the full potential of e-health can be achieved.
On February 16th, Health Affairs will be hosting an event to discuss the global e-health climate. Speakers will include: Richard Gakuba, eHealth Coordinator in the Ministry of Health of Rwanda; Ticia Gerber of the World Health Organization; and leading e-health experts from the United States, Europe, Latin America and other nations in sub-Saharan Africa.
RSVP: RSVP for this event online at: www.burnesscommunications.com |
Wed - Feb 17
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Initiative: Infectious Disease and Cancer
Time: 10-11:30 am
Location: Global Health Council
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1120
Washington, D.C.
The Working Group for Cancer in Developing Countries monthly discussion continues with this month's focus on Infectious Disease and Cancer.
Future Sessions:
March 17: Lung and Other Cancers
April 19: Research and Cancer in Developing Countries
May 19: Policy Priorities Related to Cancer in Developing Countries
Each session will: review the cancer burden relevant to the topic, discuss projects currently underway to address the cancer burden in developing countries, identify key messages that either are working or need to be developed, and identify and prioritize policy and advocacy priorities.
We hope you will join us for these informative discussions - bring your questions and thoughts to share.
To RSVP please fill out the online form:
www.globalhealth.org |
Sat - Feb 20
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World Day of Social Justice
Recognized by the UN |
Sun - Feb 21
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International Mother Language Day
Recognized by the UN |
Mon - Feb 22
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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UN Special Event: Engaging Philanthropy to Promote Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
Date: February 22, 2010
Time: 3:00-6:00pm
Location: United Nations, New York
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), will host a special event, “Engaging philanthropy to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment”, organized by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) in collaboration with the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) and the United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM).
The key objectives of the special event are as follows:
-Promote concrete initiatives by the philanthropic community and initiate new partnerships that would accelerate progress in reaching the targets in MDG 3
-Expand multistakeholder engagement in the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE To End Violence Against Women Campaign and
-Provide a platform for all actors involved in the work of ECOSOC to increase awareness among the philanthropic community on the progress made and the challenges faced in the achievement of Millennium Development Goal (MDG) 3 – to promote gender equality and empower women
For more information visit: www.un.org |
Wed - Feb 24
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Initiative: Counterfeit and Substandard Drugs in Low Income Countries
Time: 8:30-10 am
Location: Global Health Council
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1120
Washington, D.C.
This month's session of the Trade and Health Breakfast Series: Counterfeit and Substandard Drugs in Low Income Countries
The Trade and Health Breakfast Series will feature eight sessions, beginning in January and ending in May. Each session will bring together experts to give informal presentations, followed by an open Q&A session with attendees.
The goal of this series of sessions is to develop the research, policy and advocacy agenda to address the trade and health issues in developing countries.
We hope you will join us for these informative discussions - bring your questions and thoughts to share.
Future Sessions:
March 10: Global Health Implications of Services and GATS
March 23: Health Workforce Migration: The Connection with Trade
April 14: WHO and WTO in Trade: Roles and Responsibilities
April 28: GATT and Medical Products
May 12: Trade, Nutrition and Food Security |
