Driving Action on the World Skin Health Resolution
In 2026, GlobalSkin will support the practical rollout of the World Health Assembly Resolution on skin diseases by mobilizing its Member organizations located in all six WHO regions. This work focuses on GlobalSkin helping Members activate advocacy opportunities created by the Resolution and apply them in real-world policy and health system contexts.
With the Resolution adopted, the World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a Global Action Plan to guide how countries respond. Ensuring that patient perspectives are reflected in this framework depends on strong, coordinated advocacy from patient organizations. GlobalSkin’s role is to support Members in contributing evidence, insights, and priorities that can inform implementation at national, regional, and global levels.
Regional Engagement Workshop Series: An Introduction
The Regional Engagement Workshop Series is a structured set of regional discussions designed to equip GlobalSkin Members to engage effectively in advocacy linked to the Skin Diseases Resolution.
Through this series, GlobalSkin aims to:
- Gather patient priorities from across all six WHO regions
- Highlight regional differences in health systems, access, and care delivery
- Identify common challenges and needs that can inform the WHO Global Action Plan
- Support Members in preparing for advocacy activities, including participation in consultations at national and regional levels
The Value of Your Participation in the Workshop Series
Member input is central to the Regional Engagement Workshop Series. Participation in the workshops ensures that patient experiences are captured and translated into evidence-based insights that can be used across multiple settings.
By taking part:
- Your contributions feed into evidence-based regional reports that can be used in local advocacy
- Your country-level challenges are translated into high-impact, decision-maker–focused messages
- Patient priorities gain visibility within regional and global advocacy forums
- Engagement with WHO regional offices is reinforced through coordinated input
- Shared findings generate credible regional data to support dialogue with ministries, funders, and regulators
- Patient experiences help guide how the Skin Diseases Resolution is implemented in practice
How to Participate
We invite members to be a part of this initiative by registering for the kickoff webinar on January 28 and then register for the workshop relevant to their region taking place in February. Please see below for details:
- Attend the Kickoff Webinar
The series will begin with a virtual Kickoff Webinar on January 28 at 10:00 EST, open to all GlobalSkin Members.
This session will:
- Review the Skin Diseases Resolution and key global advocacy developments
- Explain how the forthcoming WHO Global Action Plan is expected to shape implementation
- Introduce the Regional Engagement Workshop Series and outline opportunities for Member involvement
Registration for the webinar now to learn how you can contribute to advancing the Resolution through coordinated advocacy.
Register for the Kickoff Webinar
- Take Part in Your Regional Workshop
Following the kickoff webinar, Members are invited to join a Regional Engagement Workshop aligned with their WHO region. The dates and timings of the workshops are as follows:
- February 3 (7AM – 9AM EST) - Eastern Mediterranean
- February 10 (12PM – 2PM EST) - Africa
- February 11 (6PM – 8PM EST) - Asia Pacific
- February 12 (12PM – 2PM EST) - Latin America
- February 19 (6AM – 8AM EST) - Europe
- February 24 (12PM – 2PM EST) - North America
Please refer to your email to find the registration link applicable to your region and ensure you have registered ahead of the session. Each workshop will be followed by a short survey, to be completed by March 22, to help capture additional insights. The survey link will be emailed to you once the workshop is your region has concluded.