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
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Ghana
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), UNAIDS, PAI, Christian Aid, West Africa AIDS Foundation, Alliance for Reproductive Health...
Call for Evidence: Left Behind in Health
On September 23, 2019, the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UN HLM on UHC) will convene under the theme “Moving Together to Build a...
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Kenya
On July 18, 2019, 63 participants from the national government, the private sector, civil society, CBOs, FBOs and community groups attended the UHC High-Level Advocacy...
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Malawi
Participants, including high-level officials from the Ministry of Health, WHO and UNAIDS, gathered for the first-ever United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal...
South Africa Advocacy Meeting Calls for UHC Roadmap
The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) and the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) were among those who attended the South African Civil Society Consultation...
UHC2030 Steering Committee Meets to Strategize on Pre and Post-HLM Action
The International Health Partnership for UHC2030 (UHC2030) Steering Committee met in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 19-20, 2019. The session met to discuss strategies and...
