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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 6d

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 6d

⏳ Happening tomorrow!

Join the Global Leaders Network's
Domestic Resource Mobilisation Webinar on how the G20 Joint Finance–Health Task Force & the Pandemic Fund are catalyzing health investments.

🗓️ Fri, 3 Oct | 13:00–15:00 SAST
📍 Hybrid | Univ. of Johannesburg + online
👇Register below

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 14d

Happening today at #UNGA80 🌍

Leaders unite for Global Health Security and a renewed call to action on women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health.

🎟️ Ticket pickup:
📍 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (NW corner 47th & 2nd)
⏰ 11:00–12:30 EST

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 14d

Happening today at #UNGA80 🌍

Leaders unite for Global Health Security and a renewed call to action on women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health.

🎟️ Ticket pickup:
📍 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (NW corner 47th & 2nd)
⏰ 11:00–12:30 EST

@pmnch.bsky.social

Event flyer for Uniting for Global Health Security at UNHQ on 24 Sept 2025, with ticket collection details .

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 14d

Happening today at #UNGA80 🌍

Global leaders gather to recommit to women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health + rights amid conflict, climate shocks & aid cuts.

⏰ 13:15–14:30 EST
📍 UNHQ
📺 Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...

Event flyer for Uniting for Global Health Security at #UNGA80. Includes date, time, venue details, and an image of a smiling pregnant woman with a child.

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 14d

At #UNGA80, world leaders , partners, and advocates are coming together to protect the health & rights of women, children, and adolescents — & to commit to stronger, more resilient systems.

📍 UN HQ, Conference Room 4
🗓️ 24 September 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 EST

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 15d

Global health security is on the agenda at #UNGA80.

We’re honoured to welcome 🇿🇦 President Cyril Ramaphosa and 🇧🇼 President Duma Gideon Boko to lead this vital conversation.

📍 UN HQ, Conference Room 4
🗓️ 24 September 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 EST

Graphic of President Cyril Ramaphosa announcing his participation at the #UNGA80 Global Health Security event.

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 15d

Global health security is on the agenda at #UNGA80.

We’re honoured to welcome 🇧🇼 President Duma Gideon Boko & 🇿🇦 President Cyril Ramaphosa to lead this vital conversation.

📍 UN HQ, Conference Room 4
🗓️ 24 September 2025
🕐 13:15–14:30 EST

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 16d

tune in live via UN Web TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1e...

Recommitting to Women's, Children's, and Adolescents' Health and Rights: A Call to Action for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development

The event this year will renew political momentum for and elevate women's, children's and adolescents' health as a foundation for peace, security, and sustainable development.

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 16d

Just days away at #UNGA80

The Global Leaders Network will bring together heads of state, partners & stakeholders to recommit to women’s, children’s, & adolescents’ health & rights amid conflict, climate shocks & declining development assistance.

🗓️ 24/09/2025
📌 UNHQ, New York
🕐 13:15–14:30 EST

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 19d

📣We are honored to announce that Professor Senait Fisseha, will speak at the upcoming GLN high-level event at #UNGA80.

🗓️ 24 September 2025
📌 UNHQ, New York
🕐 13:15–14:30 EST

🔗 Register now to attend: lnkd.in/dfUFVnWm
📺 Watch here: lnkd.in/dXAFjPdS
#GLNAtUNGA #WCAH
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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 19d

📣 We are honored to announce Rt. Hon. @helenclarknz.bsky.social, former Prime Minister of New Zealand & Board Chair, @pmnch.bsky.social, will moderate the #GLNAtUNGA high-level event on recommitting to women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health.
🗓 Sept 24
🔗: pmnchweb.typeform.com/to/ygNet4sa?...

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 19d

📣 President Cyril Ramaphosa will give the opening remarks at the Global Leaders Network's upcoming high-level event during #UNGA80!

🗓️ 24 Sept 2025
📌 UNHQ | Conf. Room 4
🎟️ Register to attend: pmnchweb.typeform.com/to/ygNet4sa?utm_source=xxxxx&utm_medium=xxxxx

#GLNAtUNGA #WCAH
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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 22d

#UNGA80: Join heads of state and stakeholders across the world for a high-level event to recommit to women’s, children’s & adolescents’ health and rights in the face of growing conflict, climate shocks, and declining ODA.

🔗 Register now: pmnchweb.typeform.com/to/ygNet4sa?...
#GLNAtUNGA

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · 28d

Join us for the second webinar in our Domestic Resource Mobilisation series, bringing together global & national leaders to elevate sustainable health financing.

🗓️ 3 October 2025
🕐 13:00–15:00 SAST

🔗 Register now: thensg-gov-za.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#GLNWebinarSeries
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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

You can still catch up on all the insights, ideas, and recommendations from key speakers, including Minister of Health of South Africa, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health of Ethiopia, Dr. Mekdes Daba, and Africa CDC DG, Jean Kaseya: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Y5...

#GLNWebinarSeries

Launch GLN _Domestic Resource Mobilisation

YouTube video by The National School of Government

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Universal health coverage doesn’t happen by accident. It requires sustained investment, country ownership, and financial innovation.” - Vasoontara S. Yiengprugsawan, Senior UHC Specialist, Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the #GLNWebinarSeries

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We’ve doubled the national health budget in two years, but beyond raising resources, we’re prioritizing efficiency, coordination, and accountability, through reforms, pooled funds, and digital platforms that track spending.” - Dr. Oritseweyimi Ogbe, FMoH, Nigeria at the #GLNWebinarSeries

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We’ve built a regional modeling tool to test whether increased investments in health are cost-effective. It gives countries evidence to prioritize what delivers impact for women, children, and adolescents.” - Dr. Tina Chisenga, Ag. Director, Programs, @ECSA_HC #GLNWebinarSeries

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

"Tracking what we spend, where it goes, and who it benefits is the only way to hold ourselves accountable and push for more equitable health investments." — Dr. Ogochukwu Chukwujekwu, Team Lead for Health Financing and Governance, WHOAFRO at the #GLNWebinarSeries

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We must reposition health as a political priority. The Lusaka Agenda is not optional. It’s Africa’s roadmap to sustainable health financing.' - H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General, @AfricaCDC, speaking at the launch of the #GLNWebinarSeries

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Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Ethiopia is linking maternal, child, and adolescent health to national budgeting through reforms like community-based insurance, new tax models, and a health workforce compact.” – Dr. Mekdes Daba Feyssa, Minister of Health, Ethiopia speaks at #GLNWebinarSeries

@pmnch.bsky.social

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We are broadening the tax base, strengthening compliance, and introducing health taxes to mobilize domestic resources, directing them toward PHC, especially for women, children, and adolescents.” - Mr. Grecium Kandio, speaking on behalf of the Minister of Finance, Malawi, during #GLNWebinarSeries

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“An estimated 14 million additional preventable deaths are projected by 2030 if current funding cuts persist, over 4.5 million of these will be children under 5.” - Rajat Khosla, Executive Director, PMNCH at the #GLN #DRM webinar series launch

#GLNWebinarSeries

Global Leaders Network @gln-community.bsky.social · Sep 5

“We must respond with bold, coordinated action by increasing national health budgets and protecting allocations for women’s, children’s, & adolescents’ health. This is not optional; it’s a political imperative.” - Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, South Africa

#GLNWebinarSeries