The Geneva Health Forum (GHF), created in 2006 by the University Hospitals of Geneva and the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Geneva, is the Swiss flagship event as regards global health. Every two years, GHF attracts both Swiss and internationally renowned stakeholders, and brings together participants from all sectors (health, academia, politics, civil society and private sector professionals).
"The Global Self-Care Federation is a federation of regional and national associations, and manufacturers and distributors of nonprescription medicines on all continents. We are a Swiss association based near Geneva, Switzerland. We support the development of industry associations around the world to aid in the understanding and development of responsible self-care and self-medication."
The Global Commission on Drug Policy was established in 2011 by political leaders, cultural figures, and globally influential personalities. The Commission currently comprises 27 members, including fourteen former Heads of States or Government. Our mission is to promote evidenced-based drug policy reforms that also encompass issues of public health, social integration and security, with a strict regard for human rights.
"The Alliance for Health Promotion, established in 1997 at the 4th WHO Global Conference on Health Promotion in Jakarta, is an international NGO, in Official Relations with the World Health Organization, in Consultative Status with ECOSOC and registered with the State of Geneva since 2008. NGOs from different sectors with a strong commitment to health promotion are among its founding members. Through its wide network the Alliance reaches out to local communities, even those in remote areas.
"Established in 1980, Right Livelihood honours and supports courageous people solving global problems. Housed under the umbrella of a foundation, Right Livelihood is a courage-powered community for social change committed to peace, justice and sustainability for all. Each year, Right Livelihood highlights change-makers through an Award. To date, 182 Laureates from 72 countries have received the distinction.
"APOPO is a social enterprise that researches, develops and implements detection rats technology for humanitarian purposes such as Mine Action and Tuberculosis detection. APOPO is a Belgian NGO, with headquarters in Tanzania and operations in Mozambique, Thailand, Angola and Cambodia."
ILEP (The International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations) is a federation of autonomous anti-leprosy non-governmental organisations, which are supporting medical, scientific, social and humanitarian activities for the relief and rehabilitation of persons affected by leprosy. Their approach is holistic and based on the human rights of all those affected by this disease.
"The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to end pediatric HIV/AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs."
"The Partnership (PMNCH) joins the reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) communities into an alliance of more than 500 members, across seven constituencies: academic, research and teaching institutions; donors and foundations; health-care professionals; multilateral agencies; non-governmental organizations; partner countries; and the private sector. Working together our goal is a world in which all women, newborns, children and adolescents not only are healthy, but thrive."