Commission on Equity and Health Inequalities in the Americas
Explore the efforts of the PAHO Commission on Equity and Health Inequalities in the Americas, led by Michael Marmot, to address gender, ethnicity, human rights, and social determinants of health. The Commission focuses on proposals for action, partnering with 15 countries, such as Argentina, Brazil, and Canada, to deepen understanding and drive change towards health equity. Initiatives include identifying inequalities, case studies, and strategy development, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals for monitoring progress and leaving no one behind.
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PAHO COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND HEALTH INEQUALITIES IN THE AMERICAS MAY 2016 - October 2018 Michael Marmot, Chair team of Commissioners from the Region Supported by PAHO, IHE and PAHO country reps and other organisations. 15 country partnerships to inform the Review and support recommendations.
Objectives of the Commission Deepen understandings of extent of health inequalities and the main drivers of health inequalities in the Americas. Focus on gender, ethnicity, human rights and social determinants of health. Make proposals for action based on the evidence
Proposals for Action and analysis Equity is at the heart of action on social determinants of health. Social justice and health is an overarching goal Priority given to gender and ethnic inequalities and human rights
Partner Countries Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Jamaica, M xico, Per Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United States
Country/network partnerships Objectives Identify available data and other evidence on inequalities Identify case studies of interventions or policies Validate final recommendations Develop strategy and implementation plans - contextually specific, cross-cutting Involve civil society and cross sector organisations
Agree a minimum specification for monitoring Based on a selection of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and the principle, set out by the UN Statistics Commission that: Improving data disaggregation by income, sex, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability and geographic location or other characteristics is also fundamental for the full implementation of the global indicator framework in order to leave no one behind as pledged in the 2030 Agenda.
Evidence Reviews 10 areas Formulation of recommendations Drafting reports 1stdraft spring 2018, final draft summer 2018. Publication expected Autumn 2018.
www.instituteofhealthequity.org Jessica.allen@ucl.ac.uk
