People’s Health Assembly-5 to Take Place in Mar del Plata, Argentina, in 2024
Health rights activists, human rights activists, ethnic people’s rights activists, health workers, health rights organizations, PHM’s affiliated networks, partners and organizations members, health policy makers, academics, PHM Members and individuals are all invited to participate in the 5th People’s Health Assembly (PHA5) of the People’s Health Movement (PHM) to take place in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, from 7-11 April 2024.
The PHA is an important part of the PHM, as it provides a unique space for sharing experiences, mutual learning and the development of joint strategies for action. It is held approximately every five years. It attracts progressive social movements, civil society organizations and networks, academics, health activists, health workers and students from around the world. Previous Assemblies were held in Savar, Bangladesh (2000), Cuenca, Ecuador (2005), Cape Town, South Africa (2013) and Savar, Bangladesh (2018). Over the years, the Assemblies have been attended by between 1500 and 2000 people from 70 countries.
How to get involved
The Organizers of the 5th People’s Health Assembly inform all those interested in participating in the PHA5 that in order to guarantee transportation from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata where the PHA5 will be held, the deadline for NEW registrations is 11 March 2024.
The organizers of the 5th People's Health Assembly are not responsible for ground transportation between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata for participants who register after 11 March; those who newly register after that date will have to cover the transportation costs, and other derived expenses, at their own expense.
The PHA5 registration process will remain open up until one week before the Assembly.
1. REGISTER to participate by filling out the PHA5 Individual Registration Form.
Registration is open for international participants. Click here to REGISTER
The individual registration form it's available in French and Spanish and Arabic.
2. Call for proposals for self organized activities during the People’s Health Assembly 5 (PHA5)
The PHA5-program will provide a space for self-organized activities. In the afternoons of the PHA5, from 13:30-15:00, organizations and networks are offered the opportunity to organize a workshop/session. Partner organizations and networks are invited to express interest to host such an activity. You can do so by emailing [email protected] and [email protected]. For all questions and queries, please use the same email addresses.
Download the call for proposals for self organized activities during PHA5
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3. PHA5 1ST International Conference on Collective Health and Primary Health Care: Call for Papers
Within the setting of the 5th People's Health Assembly (PHA5) of the People's Health Movement, to be held from April 7 to 11, 2024 in Mar del Plata, Argentina, we invite you to participate in the 1st International Conference on Collective Health and Primary Health Care. The Conference is organized by the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMP), the School of Medicine of the UNMP, the Argentine Federation of General Medicine (FAMG) and the Association of General Medicine of Buenos Aires (AMGBA).
Download the Rules for the submission of papers and learn about the main topics and how to submit your papers.
4. DONATE for #PHA5
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Confronting Capitalism and Imperialism in the Struggle for Health
The purpose of this Paper is to present some key ideas regarding the role of capitalism and imperialism in reproducing the global health crisis. The Paper is conceived as a ‘discussion resource’ that is intended to inform the discussions at PHA5, including around the proposed Call to Action (CTA). It is hoped that PHA5 participants will find this paper useful during discussions in plenaries, sub plenaries and workshops as well as during informal discussions. In 6 chapters the paper reviews:
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The wait is over: 5th People's Health Assembly, Mar del Plata 2024
In an era where health disparities loom larger than ever, the People's Health Movement (PHM) proudly announces the much-anticipated 5th People's Health Assembly, set to take place in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, from April 7th to 11th, 2024. This event marks a pivotal moment, the result of six years of cross-border collaboration, uniting hundreds of hours of dedication."Health for All" as a Pledge for "Buen Vivir"
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PHA5 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Deadline Update
The Organizers of the 5th People’s Health Assembly inform all those interested in participating in the PHA5 that in order to guarantee transportation from Buenos Aires to Mar del Plata where the PHA5 will be held, the deadline for NEW registrations is 11 March 2024.The organizers of the 5th People's Health Assembly are not responsible for ground transportation between Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata for participants who register after 11 March; those who newly register after that date will have to cover the transportation costs, and other derived expenses, at their own expense.
PHA5 1ST International Conference on Collective Health and Primary Health Care: Call for Papers
Deadline for submission of papers has been extended to March 10, 2024Within the setting of the 5th People's Health Assembly (PHA5) of the People's Health Movement, to be held from April 7 to 11, 2024 in Mar del Plata, Argentina, we invite you to participate in the 1st International Conference on Collective Health and Primary Health Care. The Conference is organized by the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMP), the School of Medicine of the UNMP, the Argentine Federation of General Medicine (FAMG) and the Association of General Medicine of Buenos Aires (AMGBA).
PHA5 Individual registration process is now open for international participants
Health rights activists, human rights activists, ethnic people’s rights activists, health workers, health rights organizations, PHM’s affiliated networks, partners and organizations members, health policy makers, academics, PHM Members and individuals are all invited to participate in the 5th People’s Health Assembly (PHA5) of the People’s Health Movement (PHM) to take place in the city of Mar del Plata, Argentina, from 7-11 April 2024. This is the second time that PHA will take place in Latin America after PHA 2 was held in Cuenca, Ecuador in 2005.
Concept Note to the Fifth People's Health Assembly
The 5th People's Health Assembly of the People's Health Movement will be held from April 7 to 11, 2024 in the city of Mar del Plata, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.This is the second time the PHA will be held in Latin America after PHA 2 was held in Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2005.Health for all in a "post-pandemic" world: Challenges and strategies for health social movements. Is the title of the concept note for the PHA5 Enjoy reading and join us in April!
Call for proposals for self organized activities during the People’s Health Assembly 5 (PHA5)
The PHA5 will be held on April 7-11, 2024 in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The PHA5-program will provide a space for self-organized activities. In the afternoons of the PHA5, from 13:30-15:00, organizations and networks are offered the opportunity to organize a workshop/session. Partner organizations and networks are invited to express interest to host such an activity. You can do so by emailing [email protected] and [email protected].
Visa information for PHA5 in Argentina
CLICK HERE for the list of countries that needs a VISA for Argentina
Approaches to “Buen Vivir”
The PHA5 is Underway and PHM brings back from its archives a book on the concept of "Buen Vivir" used on the slogan of the upcoming world's assembly.
PHA5 Program
The program has been created through a process of several consultations with the movement. Regions and thematic areas could provide suggestions for topics and speakers.The program is build around 5 thematic axes, see below, and will have ample space for self organised activities in the afternoon.“Buen Vivir” is central to the program. CLICK HERE for more on "Buen Vivir" PHA5 Thematic axis
Logistics for PHA5 2024 in Mar del Plata, Argentina
About Mar del PlataThe city of Mar del Plata is located in the southeast of the Province of Buenos Aires on the Atlantic coast. It is a seaside city, the most important tourist center of Argentina and also a fishing town with an important port and fishing industry.It combines the blue sea with mountains, forests and lagoons, as well as theaters, cinemas and its characteristic port.One of the most recognized poets of Argentina, Jorge Luis Borges writes this poem to it:
Latin America Gears Up for the 5th People's Health Assembly
On Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 13h UTC / 10h ARG / 8h COL / 7h GT in the framework of the closing of the 33rd National and Latin American Health Meeting - Laicrimpo: "We are the dream, the ancestral echo, the mother earth that we embrace", Trenque Lauquen, Buenos Aires, Argentina, the launching event for Latin America of the 5th People's Health Assembly (PHA5), Mar del Plata 2024, will take place.
History of the PHA5
The first PHA took place in 2000 in Bangladesh Savar, was preceded by months of global mobilisation and resulted in the People’s Charter for Health (PCH) and start of the People;s Health Movement. The PCH is the PHM founding document and still relevant today, 23 years after its conception.
The 5th People's Health Assembly in Mar del Plata is underway!
With great excitement Argentina is preparing for the 5th People's Health World Assembly. About 20 representatives of organizations, institutions and social movements from various Argentine provinces met to advance in the organization of the PHA5 to be held in Mar del Plata from April 7 to 11, 2024. In this meeting the participants sealed their political, mobilization and logistic commitment in the planning of the 5th Assembly.
Julio Monsalvo, PHM Argentina Circle: A History of Struggle
"Who said all is lost?I've come to offer my heart"Fito Paez