The Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 (CSEM) is the civil society constituent of UHC2030 (formerly the International Health Partnership, IHP+), the global movement to build stronger health systems for universal health coverage (UHC). The CSEM raises civil society voices in UHC2030 to ensure that UHC policies are inclusive and equitable, and that systematic attention is given to the most marginalized and vulnerable populations so that no one is left behind. Learn more
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CSEM for UHC2030 at the UNITE Global Summit 2026: Resources for advancing universal health coverage
Through legislation, budget oversight, accountability and engagement with communities, Members of Parliament can help build stronger, more equitable and people-centred health systems. Whether you connected with us during the UNITE...
CSEM for UHC2030 at the United Nations Multi-stakeholder Hearing on on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response – June 2026
On 9 June 2026, the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM) for UHC2030 participated in the United Nations Multi-Stakeholder Hearing on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), held at UN Headquarters in New York ahead...
CSEM Statements and Resources for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79)
The 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) takes place at a defining moment for global health. As countries confront widening inequalities, financial pressures, ongoing health emergencies, and growing debates around global health...
Tracking Progress on Social Participation for Health: Preliminary Findings from a Civil Society–Led Multi-Stakeholder Assessment of Implementation of WHA77.2
Help shape the final report In May 2026, civil society organizations and partners launched preliminary findings from a multi-stakeholder assessment of progress in implementing WHA77.2 on social participation for universal health...
Latest CSEM News
What is the state of UHC Commitment in your country? Tell the real story of health care.
UHC2030 is asking for contributions to a multi-stakeholder review called 'The State of UHC Commitment'. Along with hard data, we want to tell the real story of access to...
Communities at the Heart of UHC and CSEM Host a Virtual Discussion Forum
Are you tired of webinars, zoom meetings and teleconferences? Join us in a refreshing moderated online forum! Participants will have access to two chat rooms with video...
The CSEM Secretariat Announces New Co-Host: WACI Health
WACI Health an African Regional Organization has joined Management Sciences for Health in co-leading the CSEM Secretariat. WACI Health will be managing all CSEM...
CSEM Releases Draft Civil Society Calls to Action for COVID-19
The CSEM recently released draft Civil Society Calls to Action for COVID-19. These Calls to Action are based on various documents including the Key Asks from the UHC...
Covid 19: A Test For Political Leaders to Truly Leave No One Behind
The CSEM and UHC2030 Social Participation Technical Network (SPTN) would like to draw attention to the fact that civil society is not adequately included in national...
Governance of the COVID-19 Response: A Call for More Inclusive and Transparent Decision-Making
The CSEM in partnership with the SPTN co-authored a commentary published in BMJ Global Health. The commentary provides an overview of the composition of COVID-19 task...
