About the Regional
Engagement Workshop Series
The Regional Engagement Workshop Series is a GlobalSkin-led initiative taking place in early 2026 that brings you—our Members—together for a set of virtual sessions held across all six WHO regions. Through facilitated, structured discussions, the Series creates space for Members to:
- Share experiences
- Identify patient priorities and needs
- Explore health system challenges and opportunities
- Prepare themselves to engage in regional and national advocacy including participation in consultations
Insights from these workshops will be documented and synthesized to inform the World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan, while also strengthening GlobalSkin’s regional networks and equipping you with data necessary for amplifying the impact of the work you do in your local setting.
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.
Engagement in this initiative carries the following advantages for Members:
1. Your contributions feed into evidence-based regional reports that can be used in local advocacy
4. Engagement with the World Health Organization's regional offices is reinforced through coordinated input
2. Your country-level challenges are translated into high-impact, decision-maker–focused messages
5. You help generate credible regional data to support dialogue with ministries, funders, and regulators
3. Dermatology patient priorities gain visibility within regional and global advocacy forums
6. Patient experiences help guide how the WHA Resolution on Skin Diseases is implemented in practice
How to Get Involved
We invite Members to be a part of this initiative by joining us for the kickoff webinar on January 28 and then registering for the workshop relevant to their region taking place in February. The steps are explained in more detail below:
a. 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:
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Provide updates on the Skin Diseases Resolution and Global Action Plan.
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Mark the official launch of the Regional Engagement Workshop Series.
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Outline the value the Workshops offer in supporting Members’ local advocacy efforts.
Registration for the webinar now to learn how you can contribute to advancing the Resolution through coordinated advocacy.
b. Register for 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.