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.. →
Publication: COP26 special report on climate change and health: the health argument for climate action
Ahead of the COP26 WHO published the report “COP26 special report on climate change and health: the health argument for climate action”. The 10 recommendations in the COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health propose a set of priority actions from the global health community to governments.. →
Webinar: Click, Connect and Prevent: Tackling Cyberbullying in Schools’ Part 2 – 10 December 2024
The next session of the ‘Connect and Learn’ Community of Practice webinar series: “Click, Connect and Prevent: Tackling Cyberbullying in Schools” Part 2! will take part on Tuesday 10 December 2024. This session will build on the previous discussion and focus on equipping.. →
25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion – submit your abstract
Share your research, innovations, and insights at 25th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion “Settings for Plenetary Health & Well-Being”. Be part of the global conversation on health promotion by submitting your abstract today. Showcase your work to an international audience and.. →
A Human-Centered Approach to Digital Education and Training – 29th ENETOSH Network Meeting on December 10, 1:00 – 3:30 (CET)
The digitalization of education and training brings significant opportunities but also raises concerns about the safety, health, and well-being of both learners and educators.
The European Network Education and Training in Occupational Safety and Health (ENETOSH) invites all to this joint event.. →
JCIHE Call for Proposals for Special Issue: Global Health, Politics, and Education in Africa
The Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education launched a Call for Proposals for the Summer 2026 Special Issue: Global Health, Politics, and Education in Africa. Guest editors are: Didier Jourdan, Chair holder UNESCO Chair and WHO Collaborating Center on Global Health & Education;.. →
26 November 2024 – Webinar: The invisibilization of health education and how it can be revitalized, also recovering Latin American experiences and productions
Time: 8.00 Mexico, 9.00 Colombia, 10.00 Puerto Rico, 11.00 Brasil, 15.00 France
Language: The webinar will be held in Spanish. Translation will be available in 50+ languages, including English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. We will use a translation app based on AI.
Link to register… →
About Didier Jourdan
