Investing in Global Maternal & Child Health and Nutrition

This multi-sector virtual roundtable, co-hosted by FAO North America and the Alliance to End Hunger, is a critical opportunity for the global food security and nutrition community to highlight why investing in maternal and child nutrition is critical to reaching SDG2 and to discuss why now is the time for the world to make a bold commitment towards ending malnutrition.

Sex and gender considerations in COVID-19 vaccines: data, policy, and communication

This webinar will raise awareness of sex and gender dimensions in COVID-19 vaccines, and its considerations in policy decision-making, and science communication for the public, explore the path to ‘do better’ in addressing the sex and gender dimensions in vaccine and pharmaceutical R&D, policy-making and science communication process, and more.

Vaccine Confidence Live: The Role of Media and Communications in Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence

After the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccines and subsequent rollout, there has been an infodemic of misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy, reducing public trust in getting vaccinated. The media and other communications companies play a critical role in providing vital health information to global audiences.

Panelists for this episode will discuss their organization’s strategies for increasing COVID-19 vaccine confidence and combatting misinformation through mass media channels.

WHO global conference on communicating science during health emergencies

Join us for the public closing plenary on 25 June and engage with our speakers sharing innovative science communication concepts. The session will feature 5 keynote presentations illustrating how the science behind the COVID-19 pandemic can be made relevant and accessible to all. A panel discussion will report back on the insights of the thematic discussions held over the past three weeks.

COVID-19 Vaccines for Marginalized Populations: Risk Communication and Community Engagement

Featuring stakeholders from select countries, this webinar will focus on local approaches to COVID-19 vaccine access and acceptance among hard-to-reach indigenous populations and refugees. It is organized by UNHCR, IFRC, UNICEF, IOM, and the READY Initiative as part of an RCCE Collective Service webinar series. The webinar is designed around the launch of the Risk […]

Vaccine Confidence Live: A Webinar Series. Protecting Communities by Transforming Vaccine Hesitancy to Confidence

After the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccines and subsequent rollout, there has been an infodemic of misinformation circulating about COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy, reducing public trust in getting vaccinated. The challenges and solutions to address them vary from country to country.

Panelists for this episode will share lessons learned in Uganda and Kenya about promoting the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines: what they and their organizations are doing to promote vaccine confidence, what is working, and what could work. The panel will be followed by a Q&A and discussion.

How to boost vaccine uptake with John Nkengasong

On January 10, 2022 10-11:30 EST, join the COVID Advocates Advisory Board (CAAB), the Coalition to Accelerate and Support Prevention Research (CASPR) and AVAC for a close look at how global health leaders are tackling public resistance to COVID-19 vaccines, and lessons for the HIV field.

A Third Year of COVID-19: What Will It Take To End the Crisis?

Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, 5pm-6pm CEST / 11am-12pm ET!

As we enter a third year of COVID-19, join us for an expert panel discussion and moderated Q&A where we will candidly address where we are at in the fight against COVID-19 and what it will take to end the crisis phase of this pandemic this year.