What We Do
Research
The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health has collaborated with faculty from nearly every USC school as well as hundreds of partners around the world to conduct innovative research that transcends borders and disciplines.
Education
USC is a major center of research, education, and training with a large capacity of multi-country reach, a strong commitment to globalization, and the founder of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Policy Engagement
To address rising health and human-rights concerns and their impacts on public health, USC IIGH has launched efforts with partners at the global and local level to assess the viability of policies that improve outcomes.
Focus Areas
Sexuality, Gender and Rights 
Sustainability, Power, Poverty and Mobility 
Urban Health in the 21st Century 
Communication, Technology and Innovation 
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- Sexual & Reproductive Health
- HIV & Human Rights
- Health Systems and the Right to Health
- Conceptual & Operational Linkages
- Child and Adolescent Health & Human Rights
- NCDs & Human Rights
Featured News
USC and IIGH Amref Health Africa – An Inside Look at Our Evolving Partnership
The USC Institute on Inequalities on Global Health (IIGH) has put into place a long-term partnershi...
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November 2, 2020 12:00 PM, PDT- What Will it Take to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S?
On November 2nd, join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health for the final Virtual Lect...
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October 28, 2020 – Geographic Thinking and GIS for Global Health
On October 28, 2020, join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health Student Advisory Counc...
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October 28, 2020 - Join USC IIGH Student Advisory Council for an introductory event open to all students interested in learning more about the link between inequalities in global health and Geographic Information Science through training and discussion. #globalhealth
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In the newest episode of This Week in Global Health With IIGH:
“You can tell that COVID in many places follows the fault lines of inequality in the U.S. and I would say around the world as well, but it’s pretty clear it’s exacerbating and praying on the inequities that were here long before COVID.” – Gregg Gonsalves
For additional episodes head to Globalhealth.usc.edu!
This Week in Global Health With IIGH: Interview with Gregg Gonsalves
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Gregg Gonsalves is an assistant professor of epidemiology (microbial diseases) at the Yale School of Medicine, and adjunct associate professor at Yale Law Sc...Join a live webinar with Jeremy Kagan tonight at 6pm PST. To access the Zoom link, visit the event page.
New Episode: In Pt. 2 of our interview with Allan Maleche, Executive Director of KELIN Kenya by USC IIGH Director Sofia Gruskin, the discussion includes #COVID19 stigmatization & discrimination and the lack of transparency, accountability and anti-corruption measures in the health system
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Head to the News & Events section of our website for new episodes!
On October 20, 2020, join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health Student Advisory Council for a webinar with Professor Jeremy Kagan discussing the climate crisis. The keynote presentation based on Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, will ask the important questions; must we change, can we change, and will we change?
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Who is at the decision making table matters, particularly in a crisis. Do you agree with our three pronged call to action asking that #civilsociety is engaged, funded & protected in #globalhealth governance? https://go.shr.lc/3dQxaO8 cc @globalgamechngr @nemowere @RoopaDhatt https://twitter.com/KELINKenya/status/1319650632907763712
A light weekend read by @nemowere @globalgamechngr @MalecheAllan & @RoopaDhatt on why #Civilsociety should be engaged, funded, & protected in #globalhealth governance. Check it out & share your thoughts @bmj_latest 📰 https://go.shr.lc/3dQxaO8 @hhrjournal @drtlaleng @ICNLAlliance
Why COVID outbreaks look set to worsen this winter @undp https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-02972-4
On November 2nd at 12 Noon PDT, join @USCGlobalHealth for the final Virtual Lecture Series Event of the fall semester titled, “What Will it Take to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S?”, featuring @jenkatesdc
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Register below!
https://globalhealth.usc.edu/2020/10/22/november-2-2020-what-will-it-take-to-distribute-a-covid-19-vaccine-in-the-u-s/
