Why was the Society created?
At the successful 1st World Congress on Migration, Ethnicity, Race and Health in Edinburgh in 2018, there was a strong consensus for setting up a Global Society which would continue to take a worldwide perspective on the vital issues discussed at the Congress. This has now been established, chaired by Prof Bernadette Kumar. It will soon be an Incorporated Charity in the United Kingdom, led by an international Board of Trustees and managed by In Conference, a leading Association and Conference Management Company. What will the Society do? The Society is a meeting point for individual members and affiliated organisations working to protect and improve the health of all, regardless of their place of origin or ethnic/racial background. It provides opportunities to exchange information and ideas and promote beneficial change across the world. Since its launch in October 2020, it has held two successful webinars with two more scheduled in 2021. A 2nd World Congress is being planned for 2023. Our freely accessible website, www.gsmerh.org is a unique source of research evidence, national and international reports and other resources on all the key issues. We will coordinate working and discussion groups - a Covid-19 researchers’ group is already active. Why should I join? As a member, you will enjoy reduced rates at all Society events for which a fee is charged. You will receive regular newsletters highlighting important events worldwide, key new publications and other developments. You will be able to join specialist topic discussion or working groups. You can also get involved in running the Society, through nominating yourself or others for election as a trustee or office bearer and participating in scientific committees or other working groups. Am I eligible? Everyone over the age of 18 and living anywhere in the world can join, provided they agree to uphold the Society’s values. How much does it cost? Membership is free until December 31, 2021. Thereafter a modest annual subscription will be charged to help cover the Society’s running costs. This will vary according to your country of residence and there will be a special student rate. The scale of fees will be shown when you apply for membership. How do I join? Click on this link and it will take you through to the membership website. If you have any further queries please contact In Conference Ltd by email: [email protected] or call on +44 (0)131 336 4203. Prof Laurence Gruer Secretary, Global Society on Migration, Ethnicity, Race and Health Honorary Professor of Public Health, Edinburgh and Glasgow, UK
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