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The first and only Global South-led health diplomacy initiative to support the attainment of the 2030 SDGs on women's, children's and adolescent's health. https://globalleadersnetwork.org/
H.E. President Emmanuel Macron of France has joined the Global Leaders Network for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health (GLN). The announcement was made during GLN’s high-level meeting on the margins of #UNGA81. Welcome to the GLN, President Macron! #GlobalHealth #France #UNGA81
At #UNGA81, South Africa called for stronger protection of financing for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health, as shrinking development assistance, rising debt burdens and limited fiscal space put hard-won health gains under pressure. 🔗Read the full story: www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa...
South Africa calls for protection of women and children’s health financing
New York, USA — South Africa has called for stronger protection of financing for women, children and adolescents’ health, warning that shrinking development assistance, rising debt burdens and limited...
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On the margins of #UNGA81, Dr Issa Faye, Director General for Global Practices and Partnerships at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), will join our high-level event, “Financing for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health in a Time of Austerity.” Register here: pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81
As Board Chair of @PMNCH, Rt Hon. Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, will open and moderate our high-level side event, “Financing for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health in a Time of Austerity,” on the margins of #UNGA81. 🔗 Register: pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81
Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, will join our high-level event, "Financing for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health in a Time of Austerity," on the margins of #UNGA81. Register to join the conversation: pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81 #GlobalHealth #GatesFoundation
France's Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad, Éléonore Caroit, will join GLN's high-level event on the margins of #UNGA81. 📍 UN HQ Conference Room 4, New York | In person and online 🔗 Register here: pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81
Representing H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chair of the GLN, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon. Ronald Lamola, will co-host GLN’s high-level session at #UNGA81. 🔗Register here :https://pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81
🌍 Follow the GLN at #UNGA81 From a ministerial working session on blended finance, to a high-level dialogue on protecting WCAH financing amid austerity, and the continental push to advance the #ThreeZeros agenda. 📖 Explore the full programme: tinyurl.com/4nvuy9dz #UNGA81 #HealthFinancing
📢 REGISTRATION OPEN | #UNGA81 Join our high-level event, "Financing for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health in a Time of Austerity." 🔗Click below to register: pmnchweb.typeform.com/GLNUNGA81 #WCAH #HealthFinancing #GlobalHealth #UNGA81
High-level event on the occasion of the UN General Assembly 2026
Financing for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health in a Time of Austerity
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"There are promises a nation must keep. Universal health coverage is one such promise." Opening Kenya's National Health Summit 2026, President William Samoei Ruto described UHC as commitment to ensure that illness does not push families into poverty. #GLN #UHC #HealthForAll #HealthSummitKE2026
"Our region still carries far too heavy a burden of maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent death. Most of these deaths are preventable." — H.E President Cyril Ramaphosa, South African President, GLN Chair on the margins of the 46th SADC Summit. #SADCSummit2026 #SADCVision2050 #HealthSecurity
Postponement Notice: The Global Leaders Network high-level meeting, previously scheduled for 15 August 2026, has been postponed. A new date will be announced in due course. We thank you for your interest and understanding, and look forward to convening this important discussion at a later date.
Join Heads of State and Government, regional institutions, development finance institutions and global health leaders for a high-level meeting on securing the health and well-being of women, children and adolescents. 15 August | 17:00–18:00 SAST Join us online: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As global health financing tightens, stronger country leadership and domestic investment are critical to protect progress for women, children and adolescents. Join us for a high-level virtual meeting on eve of the 46th #SADC Summit. 🔗 Register: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
As leaders prepare for the 46th SADC Summit, the Global Leaders Network will convene a high-level virtual meeting on securing the health and well-being of mothers and future generations. 📅 15 August 2026 | 17:00–18:00 SAST Join us online: who.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #WCAH #SRHR #SADCSummit2026
Attending the 26th International AIDS Conference? Join us today, in person or online, for a high-level ministerial symposium on the future of the HIV response. Programme: programme.aids2026.org/Programme/Se... #RethinkRebuildRise #IAS2026 #AIDS2026 #WCAH #EndAIDS2030
The evidence is clear. The leadership is ready. The moment is now! Join ministers, global health leaders and partners to discuss why re-centring women, children and adolescents is key to ending AIDS by 2030. programme.aids2026.org/Programme/Se... #AIDS2026 #IAS2026 #RethinkRebuildRise
We are honoured to welcome Winnie Byanyima, UNAIDS Executive Director, as keynote speaker at our #AIDS2026 symposium. A global champion for health equity, SRHR and community-led action, she'll help shape the conversation on ending AIDS by 2030. #RethinkRebuildRise #EndAIDS2030
We're honoured to have Marie Lichtenberg from Planet Aid/ Humana People to People as Session Chair at #AIDS2026. With 30+ years advancing community-led HIV responses, she'll help lead the conversation on protecting progress through stronger partnerships and sustainable financing. #EndAIDS2030
Closing the HIV financing gap is essential to ending AIDS by 2030. Join the conversation at #AIDS2026 as leaders explore sustainable financing, stronger health systems and country-led solutions to protect hard-won gains. #IAS2026 #EndAIDS2030
Women, children and adolescents remain at the centre of the HIV epidemic and must be at the centre of the response. At #AIDS2026, leaders will explore solutions to accelerate progress towards ending AIDS by 2030. ▶️ Watch live: conference.aids2026.org/tracked-link.php?id=100 #RethinkRebuildRise
The evidence is clear. The leadership is ready. The moment is now. Join us at #AIDS2026 for a high-level ministerial symposium putting women, children and adolescents at the centre of the HIV response. ▶️ Watch live: conference.aids2026.org/tracked-link.php?id=100 #RethinkRebuildRise #IAS2026
At a time of growing pressure on sexual and reproductive health and rights, Fadekemi Akinfaderin, Chief Global Advocacy Officer at Fòs Feminista argues that lasting progress for women, children and adolescents depends on integrating #SRHR across education, nutrition and beyond. #AdolescentHealth
When budgets tighten, financing for women's, children's and adolescents' health is too often first to be cut, when it should be most protected. The cost of inaction far outweighs the cost of investment. Read more: tinyurl.com/3ckr9zeu #WCAH #HealthFinancing #primaryhealthcare #AfricaHealthExCon
"RMNCAH is not a donor-dependent vertical programme. It is a domestic investment in human capital, demographic resilience and long-term economic productivity." Egypt's Deputy Minister of Health and Population, Dr Abla El Alfy, on financing for #WCAH. #HealthFinancing #RMNCAH #AfricaHealthExCon
A 16:1 return on investment makes midwifery one of the strongest investments any country can make. A new Health Policy Watch article highlights why investing in #midwives is essential for healthier families, stronger communities and resilient health systems. Read more: tinyurl.com/msu4uh8e
We welcome the G7's Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international partnerships and its recognition that empowering women and girls is fundamental to sustainable development. #G7 #GlobalHealth #DomesticFinancing #HealthFinancing Read the full declaration: tinyurl.com/y4uyzf7r
Leaders' declaration on mutually beneficial international pa
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Speaking on the actions needed to advance progress for women's, children's and adolescents' health, Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Board Chair of PMNCH, reaffirms that prioritisation begins with leadership. #GlobalHealth #GlobalHealthReform #Leadership
OP-ED: GLN member H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan,in her role as the African Union's Champion for Maternal and Child Health and Africa CDC's Dr. Jean Kaseya make the case that maternal and child survival is not only a health agenda, but also a sovereignty agenda. Read more: tinyurl.com/yrypu7sk
