The Health and Human Rights Oral History Project LaunchDecember 8, 2022-On Dec. 8, the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) launched the Health and Human Rights Oral History Project (HHROHP), a growing archive of video testimonies from diverse... Read More »
Engaging with Law and Politics in a post-Roe WorldOctober 19, 2022-On Oct. 19, this virtual discussion convened practitioners, activists and scholars engaged in addressing the current legal and political landscape around abortion in the United States and beyond. Expert panelists... Read More »
Embedding Equity in Global Health Financing and DiplomacyOctober 12, 2022-On Oct. 12, IIGH brought together global health equity leaders from the U.S. government, the World Health Organization and Kenyan civil society to discuss and capitalize on the historic opportunity... Read More »
Abortion Services and Access in a post-Roe WorldOctober 4, 2022-On Oct. 4, IIGH hosted an engaging discussion with service providers and activists working in the field of reproductive health. This event brought together clinicians, civil servants, non-governmental organizations, and... Read More »
Self-Care Interventions for Health and Well-BeingMarch 3, 2022-On March 3, IIGH welcomed Dr. Manjulaa Narasimhan, who leads the World Health Organization’s work on self-care for the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, for a session on what... Read More »
Why Should Californians Care About Global Health?February 11, 2022-On Feb. 11, IIGH welcomed Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27) and Katie Porter (CA-45) for an important conversation about the need to bridge our global health priorities with the local needs... Read More »
2022 Global Health Case CompetitionDecember 28, 2021-virtually this February. The USC Global Health Case Competition brings together teams of students from all disciplines to tackle a critical global health challenge.
2022 Global Health Case Competition Virtual MixerDecember 28, 2021-The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health will be hosting a virtual mixer for students interested in participating in the Global Health Case Competition.
USC IIGH Fall Student SymposiumNovember 10, 2021-Want to hear from your fellow students and learn more about the opportunities available through the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (USC IIGH)?
Removing legal and structural barriers to ending AIDS by 2030: Lessons from the Global Commission on HIV and the LawJuly 21, 2021-On June 21, 2021, USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (USC IIGH) Director Sofia Gruskin and Director of Research Laura Ferguson presented their evaluation on the Global Commission on HIV and the Law, published with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as part of a larger event to determine strategies to remove legal and structural barriers to end AIDS by 2030.
Framing COVID-19 as a health and human rights issueJuly 19, 2021-In a recent publication in The Lancet, USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health Director Sofia Gruskin and fellow commissioners of the International AIDS Society-Lancet Commission on Health and Human Rights brought to light the challenges and concerns of vaccine distribution across the world that are posing threats to any success against COVID-19. In an interview with Cristine Hall, Gruskin provides insight into the commission's work and how framing the issues with a health and human rights lens can help to address inequalities.
Does Global Health Need U.S. Leadership?March 15, 2021-In renewing support to the World Health Organization and joining global vaccine efforts, the United States is preparing to reassert a leadership role in global health and development. But does global health need U.S. leadership, or does it need U.S. solidarity and cooperation? The answer lies in reimagining what global health leadership means in the 21st century and the post-pandemic era.
January 21, 2021 – USC IIGH Student SymposiumJanuary 12, 2021-Want to hear from your fellow students and learn more about the opportunities available through the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH)? All those interested in learning more are encouraged to attend.
2021 Global Health Case Competition Virtual MixerDecember 1, 2020-The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health will be hosting a virtual mixer for students interested in participating in the Global Health Case Competition.
2021 Virtual Global Health Case CompetitionDecember 1, 2020-The annual USC Global Health Case Competition brings together teams of students from all disciplines to tackle a critical global health challenge. Fourteen days after receiving the case, students must propose realistic, innovative solutions to a panel of expert judges. This year the competition will take place virtually.
What Will it Take to Distribute a COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S?October 22, 2020-On October 28, 2020, join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health Student Advisory Council for a Lunch and Learn event with Avery R. Everhart, a PhD candidate in Population, Health, & Place within Spatial Sciences Institute. The training and discussion will provide an introduction to geographic thinking and GIS science with an emphasis on its use in global health.
October 28, 2020 – Geographic Thinking and GIS for Global HealthOctober 20, 2020-On October 28, 2020, join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health Student Advisory Council for a Lunch and Learn event with Avery R. Everhart, a PhD candidate in Population, Health, & Place within Spatial Sciences Institute. The training and discussion will provide an introduction to geographic thinking and GIS science with an emphasis on its use in global health.
Addressing the Dual Challenges of Climate Change and COVID-19September 1, 2020-On September 21, 2020, USC IIGH is excited to host David Nabarro, World Health Organization Special Envoy on COVID-19, for a talk titled "Addressing the dual challenges of climate change and COVID-19" with welcoming remarks from USC President Carol Folt.
Oral HIV Self-Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in BrazilMarch 4, 2020-On March 10, 2020, USC IIGH will host Herta Oliveira, Visiting Scholar, USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, Keck School of Medicine,
PhD Student, University of São Paulo, Brazil, for a presentation titled "March 10, 2020 - Oral HIV Self-Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil"
Localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the City of Los AngelesFebruary 24, 2020-On March 3, 2020, USC IIGH will host Erin Bromaghim, Director of Olympic and Paralympic Development, Office of The Mayor of Los Angeles, for a presentation titled "Localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the City of Los Angeles"
Summer 2020 IIGH led Courses in Geneva and Costa Rica Information SessionJanuary 24, 2020-Interested in traveling abroad and being immersed in global health work around the world? Join the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) for an information session to learn more about the two immersion courses being offered this summer in Costa Rica and Geneva, Switzerland.
Issues to consider in implementing global health programsDecember 20, 2019-On February 12, 2020, USC IIGH will host Joel Lamstein, president and co-founder of John Snow Inc. (JSI), for a talk titled "Issues to consider in implementing global health programs".
2020 Global Health Case Competition Virtual MixerOctober 30, 2019-The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health will be hosting a virtual mixer for students interested in participating in the Global Health Case Competition.
World Association for Sexual Health 2019 ConferenceOctober 25, 2019-In October 2019, Sofia Gruskin, Director of the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, traveled to Mexico City with Avery Everhart, a doctoral student affiliated with IIGH and the USC Spatial Sciences Institute, to participate in the annual meeting of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)
A Life in Global Health: Expect the UnexpectedOctober 23, 2019-USC IIGH will be hosting Dr. Joel Breman for a talk on his robust career in global health titled "A Life in Global Health: Expect the Unexpected".
Immigrant Health in ICE Detention: A Panel DiscussionOctober 21, 2019-The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health is co-sponsoring an event concerning immigrant health in ICE detention on October 24, 2019. Please join if you can for this very informative and important conversation.
2020 Global Health Case CompetitionOctober 7, 2019-The annual USC Global Health Case Competition brings together teams of students from all disciplines to tackle a critical global health challenge. Fourteen days after receiving the case, students must... Read More »
Student Travel SymposiumSeptember 20, 2019-The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) offers students an array of fellowships, internships, courses and other opportunities. All those interested to learn more about the enriching opportunities that exist through IIGH are encouraged to attend.
“Health Undocumented” Film Screening and DiscussionAugust 27, 2019-The USC IIGH Student Advisory Council invites you to a film screening and discussion around immigrantion and health. Learn from leaders on immigration issues and meet with organizations within Los Angeles and at USC about ways in which you can get involved.
2019 APRU Global Health Case CompetitionFebruary 14, 2019-Registration for the 2019 Association of Pacific Rim Universities Global Health Program Global Health Case Competition is now open. This is a great way for students to practice developing an... Read More »
APRU Global Health Conference 2019January 15, 2019-The Association of Pacific Rim Universities Global Health Program hosts annual conferences each year at member universities. The 2019 conference will be hosted at the University of Hong Kong Nov.... Read More »
2019 Los Angeles Global Health ConferenceNovember 16, 2018-The fourth annual Los Angeles Global Health Conference will take place Jan. 26, 2019, at the University of California, Los Angeles.
2018 American Association of Public Health Annual Meeting & ExpoNovember 14, 2018-Mistrust, telemedicine, Alzheimer’s, human rights and sexual health—USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health faculty are presenting and participating in discussions on a range of global health subjects at this... Read More »
2018 International AIDS Conference RoundupJuly 27, 2018-The 22nd International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam focused on breaking barriers and building bridges in the HIV response, and highlighted the importance of rights-based approaches to more effectively reach key populations.
10/28/18 – APRU Global Health Program ConferenceApril 26, 2018-The 2018 APRU Global Health Program Conference will be hosted by the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Oct. 28-30, 2018. The theme is “Planetary Health: The Next Frontier.”
Using Civic Imagination to Resist: Envisioning A Future With Sexual and Reproductive RightsMarch 13, 2018-A collaboration between the USC Law & Global Health Collaboration, the Civics and Social Media Group and the Civic Imagination Project on April 18, 2018, this symposium brought USC and area experts and students together to explore new ways of ensuring sexual and reproductive health and rights within the United States and globally, in an increasingly restrictive political climate.
03/23/18 – Public Health Career FairFebruary 16, 2018-USC’s annual Public Health Career Fair will take place March 23, 2018. Public health employers will be available to meet with students and alumni from programs in the Department of... Read More »
Reproductive Justice in the Era of BacklashFebruary 5, 2018-The second session of the Spring 2018 semester of the USC Law & Global Health Collaboration focused on reproductive health. Professor Michele Goodwin, who holds the Chancellor’s Professorship at the... Read More »
11/02/17 – Health Care for the Poor: Paul Farmer’s LegacyNovember 1, 2017-Join GlobeMed at USC and Community Health Connection in this screening of Paul Farmer’s documentary “Bending the Arc,” followed by a panel discussion with a diverse group of health professionals... Read More »
Implications of the Trump Administration’s Policies: Climate Change, Environment and Global HealthOctober 24, 2017-On November 7th 2017, the USC Law and Global Health Collaboration held a session that focused on several of the Trump Administration's aggressive regulatory rollbacks and discussed their impact on climate change efforts, public health and environmental justice. The presenters also discussed potential legal challenges and interventions to support people in Los Angeles and across the globe.
10/03/17 – Global Health Student Travel SymposiumSeptember 21, 2017-Interested in conducting research abroad? Want to learn more about getting hands-on global health experiences in the field? This USC Institute for Global Health featured student fellows who have pursued... Read More »
09/21/17 – The Death of Evidence: Implications for Global HealthSeptember 13, 2017-Science advances knowledge, chiseling at areas of ignorance and reducing uncertainties, which may slow evidence-based decision-making. With regard to environmental pollution, for example, great progress has been made as research... Read More »
Implication of the Trump Administration’s Policies on Law and Global Health: Evidence and Preliminary ReflectionsAugust 31, 2017-The Law and Global Health Collaboration kickstarts this year’s series exploring the implications of the Trump administration’s policies on select law and health topics. Please join us on Sept. 12, 2017 as Parveen Parmar leads an evidence-based discussion on the effects of policy changes implemented by the Trump administration.
04/24/17 – Scripps College to Host Haiti’s Dr. Maryse NarcisseApril 14, 2017-Scripps College will be holding a discussion with Dr. Maryse Narcisse, spokeswoman and presidential candidate of Fanmi Lavalas, the party of Haiti’s first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
04/25/17 – Health Issues in Asylum SeekersApril 4, 2017-In this USC Immigrant Health Initiative seminar, Cynthia Willard, medical director for the Program for Torture Victims in Los Angeles, discussed health issues asylum seekers face.
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