Hi all,
Welcome to the
Forum on Global Health and Human Rights! The Forum on Global Health and Human Rights is an opportunity to engage students from the different Columbia University Medical Center programs in crucial global health and human rights issues challenging the healthcare and policy communities at every level. The Forum encompasses a series of topics, with each topic module comprising of a lecture from an expert in the field and a discussion and/or activity to supplement dialogue and understanding of the topic from different perspectives. Running from mid-October through April, the Forum is a student-run, student-led initiative to encourage greater conversation between New York City students on global health and human rights topics that interest and motivate us all.
See below for the 2008-2009 calendar of events. Details to follow.
October 21:
Hunger, Malnutrition, and the Global Food Crisis Hammer Health Sciences Center (701 W. 168 Street), Room 404, 6:30-8:00pm
mid-November:
Epidemiological Transition from Infectious to Chronic Disease Location and time, TBD
early December:
Environmental Justice Location and time, TBD
mid-January:
Global Health Education Location and time, TBD
early February:
Dynamics of Donor Funding Location and time, TBD
late February:
Reproductive RightsLocation and time, TBD
early March:
Millennium Villages Project - the Benefits and the Drawbacks Location and time, TBD
mid- to late-April:
Water as a Human Right vs. Commodity Location and time, TBD
The 2008-2009 Forum leaders are
Cristina Fernández (crf2101@columbia.edu) and
Alexandra Svoronos (as3303@columbia.edu). Contact us if you have questions, comments, or want to know how to get involved!
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