WHO guideline on preventing early pregnancy and poor reproductive outcomes among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries
WHO launched the new WHO Guideline “Preventing early pregnancy and poor reproductive outcomes among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries”.
Adolescent pregnancy and child marriage are intertwined issues that hinder the realisation of sexual and reproductive health and rights.. →
Why Schools Should Prioritise Health: Expert Voices from the Schools4Health Initiative
What makes the Health Promoting School (HPS) approach so essential today? Why should both policymakers and schools invest in it—and how does it help promote core European values like participation, equity, and inclusion? As part of the Schools4Health initiative, partners sat down with leading experts.. →
CoP Webinar on Linking Schools with Services (Part 1) – 30 April
You are invited to the ‘Connect and Learn’ Community of Practice Webinar on Linking Schools with Services (Part 1) on Wednesday 30th April from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM South Africa time.
This session will:
Underscore the significance of linking education,.. →
Protect European Health: Sign the petition to save EU4Health civil society grants
Civil society is the backbone of public health in Europe. But without urgent action, key health organisations face a funding crisis.
EUPHA and partners are calling on the European Commission to adopt the 2025 EU4Health Work Plan – ensuring full-year operational funding for civil society organisations.. →
Roundtable Creating a Lifelong Learning for Health Pathway in Kirklees – 24 April 2025
A roundtable event will be held at the University of Huddersfield on 23-24 April 2025 to explore the contribution of stakeholders from the UNESCO Learning Cities of Kirklees, Clermont-Ferrand and Cork and the UNESCO Chair ‘Global Health & Education’ (Universities of Huddersfield and Clermont.. →
UNESCO School Meals Coalition: Education and Nutrition: Learn to Eat Well
Global food insecurity is a growing risk that has been compounded by climate change, conflict and economic instability. Meanwhile, obesity rates have surged due to food production practices, the marketing of unhealthy dietary patterns, and sedentary lifestyles.
This report explores the.. →
Article: Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Healthcare Professional Associations, and the Future of the World’s Youth
Just published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, Science Direct: “Comprehensive Sexuality Education, Healthcare Professional Associations, and the Future of the World’s Youth”[1].
Sexual and reproductive health rights are agreed in international laws. In recent years, however, diminishing.. →
Webinar School is more than a place to learn – 22 June 2025
School is more than a place to learn: An intersectoral assessment of adolescent well-being prior to and after the COVID-19 pandemic in the WHO European Region
13:00 – 14:00 GMT, Wednesday 22th June 2025
Chaired by: Professor Ingrid Wolfe OBE, Professor of Paediatrics and.. →
5th edition Global Community Health Annual Workshop – Register now
On 10, 11 and 12 June 2025 the 5th edition of the Global Community Health Annual Workshop will take place as an online event. This year’s workshop theme is ‘Building healthy, fair and climate-smart communities: addressing commercial determinants of health’.
During the workshop the.. →
8 April 2025 – Popular Education and Education Policies in the Field of Health
Time: 8.00 – 9.30 Mexico, 9.00 – 10.30 Colombia, 10.00 – 11.30 Puerto Rico, 11.00 – 12.30 Brazil, 16.00 – 17.30 France
Language: The webinar will be held in Spanish and Portuguese. Translation will be available in 50+ languages, including English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. We.. →
26 March 2025 – Education for nutrition and biodiversity
An official Nutrition for Growth Summit side-event at UNESCO Headquarters exploring the nexus between education, nutrition and biodiversity
The day before the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) summit, hosted by France, UNESCO is hosting side-events linking education to better health and nutrition.. →
Save the date! Global Community Health Annual Workshop 10-12 June 2025
On 10, 11 and 12 June 2025 the 5th edition of the Global Community Health Annual Workshop will take place. This year’s workshop theme is ‘Building healthy, fair and climate-smart communities: addressing commercial determinants of health’.
During the workshop the focus will be on.. →
Schools4Health Education and Health Partners Strengthen Commitment to Health-Promoting Schools Across Europe
How can schools, policymakers, and communities work together to make every school a Health-Promoting School? This was the central question at the recent Schools4Health consortium meeting, where partners explored ways to ensure the long-term impact of the project.
Discussions focused on:✔️.. →
New Doctorate in Education and Health at the University of Antioquia in Colombia
Join the Doctorate in Education and Health at the University of Antioquia! If you are a professional committed to the transformation of education in the field of health and the generation of innovative knowledge, this programme is for you.
The PhD offers you:✅ High-level research with impact.. →
New PhD on Health Literacy & Healthy Life Styles – register today for the HeLiCA Chair Academy
PhD Health Literacy & Healthy Lifestyles: from theory to practice (10 ECTS)
Join on-line for a health promotion journey toward a lifestyle focused on wellness, sustainability and quality of life!Explore the role of Health Literacy and Salutogenesis and immerse yourself in this culturally.. →
Webinar 11 February 2025 – Strategies for implementing Health Education in different Latin American settings
Time: 8.00 (Mexico), 9.00 (Colombia), 10.00 (Puerto Rico), 11.00 (Brasil), 15.00 (France)
Register: Registration is free. The link to the webinar will be sent to you after registration.
Language: The webinar will be held in Spanish and Portuguese. Translation will be available in 50+.. →
In memory of Nanne de Vries
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Prof. Dr. Nanne de Vries in December 2024. Nanne was involved with the UNESCO Chair on Global Health & Education from its very beginning early 2018. He became member of the Steering Committee and later our Head of Scientific Affairs. His contribution.. →
Webinar 27 January 2025 – Positive Masculinity and Gender-Based Violence Prevention: Global Context and Findings from Armenia
The persistence of harmful gender stereotypes and toxic masculinity is a significant global concern, contributing to various forms of gender-based violence and reinforcing unequal gender dynamics. The United Nations, UNESCO and UNAIDS have long recognized the importance of engaging men and boys in.. →
UNESCO Chair at the 17th EPH Conference
The UNESCO Chair team took part in the 17th European Public Health Conference which was held 12-15 November 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. There is clearly a more prominent place for health promotion and reducing health inequalities in public health.
Tackling health inequalities in times of.. →
Article on mapping research literature health promotion in schools
Recently the article ‘Health promotion in the school context: a scientific mapping of the literature’[1] is published in Health Education (31 October 2024).
The study presents an overview of research literature on health promotion in schools, utilizing metadata extracted from 4,328.. →