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...
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CSEM Advisory Group Meets Ahead of the UN High-Level Meeting on UHC
The CSEM Advisory Group held its bi-annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on the eve of the UHC2030 Steering Committee meeting, also held in Geneva. The objectives of the...
UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage: what you need to know
The first-ever United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UN HLM on UHC) will take place in less than three months on September 23, 2019, in New York...
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Argentina
Civil society from all regions of Argentina came together with government officials in Buenos Aires on June 14, 2019, to strategize on the upcoming United Nations...
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Kazakhstan
Thirty-seven participants gathered in Kazakhstan on June 14, 2019, for a country advocacy meeting for the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage...
Seeking Public Feedback on the Global Action Plan
Note: Deadline extended to July 2, 2019 at 23:59 CET. Twelve multilateral global health and development organizations have united under a joint vision and...
UN HLM on UHC Country Advocacy Meetings: Ethiopia
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on June 2, 2019, 60 representatives of national and international NGOs, professional associations, faith-based organizations, community-based...
