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
Results from the Civil Society Participation in the COVID-19 Response
As COVID-19 continues to impact countries around the globe, the CSEM and the WHO/Social Participation Technical Network (SPTN) requested that civil society share...
Announcing the UHC Day Photo Contest Winners
Marchers during the ‘Our health, Our Leaders! Addressing health challenges’ walk in Imo State, Nigeria on December 12, 2019.UHC awareness building at People's Park in...
CSEM at PMAC
From January 28-February 2, 2020, CSEM Advisory Group members Dr. Cary James, Evalin Karijo, Dr. Justin Koonin, Dr. Khuat Thi Hai Oanh, and Masaki Inaba participated in...
CSEM Contributes to UHC Policy Action
In May 2019, Advisory Group member Dr. Khuat Thi Hai Oanh represented the CSEM at the Second Regional Seminar for the Asia-Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving the...
Six Critical Points for Leaving No One Behind in UHC Monitoring
To view the full Reflections of the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 on the Primary Health Care on the Road to Universal Health Coverage 2019 Monitoring...
CSEM Statement Honoring Dr. Peter Salama
On January 24, 2020, the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC2030 (CSEM) learned with profound sadness the news of the passing of Dr. Peter Salama of the World...
