9 – 13 November

Human Rights Week 2026: For Global and Sustainable Health

Organised by the University of Geneva’s Global Studies Institute, Human Rights Week 2026 examines the right to health in a world shaped by pandemics, environmental crisis and geopolitical tension. Through lectures, round tables, symposia and cultural events, the programme brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss health policies that are sustainable, inclusive and grounded in human rights. It offers a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges of building fairer health systems.

Genève,
Switzerland
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