Wellness Week 2024. Dialogue on Local Governance and Social Cohesion / 20 September 2024, 12:00pm (EDT)

Context

Wellness Week has been observed since 2011 with the aim of promoting a positive vision of health. Within this approach, health promotion stands out as a fundamental component for the well-being of individuals and communities. The theme of Wellness Week 2024 is social cohesion. The campaign will run from September 14-20, with a regional launch event on September 16, and a Dialogue on September 20.

Topics

In order to move towards greater social cohesion, it is essential that governments promote pro-equity public policies to ensure that all people have their basic needs covered (health, education, housing, among others), equal opportunities and the equitable distribution of resources. At the same time, governments should encourage significant social participation as a fundamental component when it comes to achieving more cohesive societies. Through participatory processes, diverse individuals and groups build visions of life and common interests that can influence decision-making processes.

Promoting social cohesion is, therefore, a fundamental public health strategy to strengthen the health, well-being and equity of individuals and communities. In this dialogue, these issues will be discussed at the local government level.

Participation

• DATE: Friday, 20 September 2024
• PARTICIPATION: ZOOM (with registration) / PAHO TV (live web streaming)
• TIME: 12:00pm - 1:00pm (EDT, Washington, Ottawa, Bolivia, Dominican Republic)
• OTHER TIMES: 10:00am (Central America), 11:00am (Peru, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador), 1:00pm (Argentina, Brasilia, Paraguay)
• LANGUAGES: Spanish and English

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