This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
The Global Advocate
A blog from United for Global Mental Health and partners, offering diverse opinions and insights on global mental health advocacy.
Articles
HIV/TB, News, UHC
In case you missed it! Three key takeaways from the World Health Assembly 2022
Last month, health ministers from around the world gathered for the annual World Health Assembly. Our team at United for Global Mental Health followed along to see where and how mental health was addressed.
Read MoreNews, Rights, UHC
Member states demand greater advocacy and priority for mental health
Mental health was one of, if not the most, talked about health topic during Agenda Item 7 of the WHO Executive Board meeting.
Read MoreRights, UHC
Mental health: The human rights imperative in Universal Health Coverage
Universal health coverage (UHC) is a simple concept: everyone everywhere should be able to access the highest attainable standards of health without suffering financial hardship. Global leaders in a high level UN meeting in 2019 committed to achieving UHC by 2030, and stated that it was the right of every human being, without distinction, to enjoy the highest standard of mental health as a part of UHC.
Read MoreNews, UHC
An historic moment for mental health
Mental Health took a leading role at the 148th session of the World Health Organisation's Executive Board this month.
Read MoreNews, UHC
Historic First as mental health is integrated into Global Declaration on Universal Health Coverage
The UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (HLM UHC) will take place during the UN General Assembly on Monday 23 September at the UN Building in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly.
Read MoreUHC
No health without mental health: Why integrating mental health into UHC matters
As we mark a year since global leaders committed to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, the world is off track to meet this target.
Read More