AFHE All-Fellows Convening
Miami, Florida, United States
September 21 -23, 2022
Through a social justice lens, Senior Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity examined the disparities in global responses to forcibly displaced peoples’ experiences. They examined the historical and political legacies that shaped these responses, and learned about the human cost and impact on millions of lives.
Using Greece as “the refugee gateway to Europe,” Senior Fellows explored the ways forcibly displaced peoples’ human rights are impacted by selective empathy, political favoritism and systemic racism. Fellows also examined the effects of forced displacement on the psychological and physiological health of refugees and share approaches that promote good health and healing within displaced communities.
In the course of this convening, Senior Fellows connected to the human stories and inequities experienced by forcibly displaced groups and take affirmative action in their respective fields.
Full Program Agenda
Agenda with detailed session descriptions.
Human Trafficking & Health
Florencia Dominguez and Paula Konecny from the International Rescue Committee spoke about human trafficking. This $150 billion global industry expands across multiple sectors of society, including healthcare, with nearly 88% of trafficking survivors accessing health care while experiencing trafficking. This session was moderated by Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Battistich.
Let’s Talk About SRHR Baby!
Senior Fellows Esnatt Gondwe-Matekesa, Mildred Omino and Dr. Monalisa Padhee took a deep dive into sexual and reproductive health and rights from a multisectoral and regional approach, focusing on addressing barriers to improving access, systemic growth, and good health outcomes. This session was moderated by Senior Fellow Lindsey Pollaczeck.
Climate Change, Gender & Health
Dr. Cheryl Holder from Florida International University and Viviana Pacheco from The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade) discussed the role of climate change on the health of vulnerable and low-income populations and shared strategies to address inequities. This session was moderated by Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Battistich.
Christopher Oechsli Keynote
Christopher G. Oechsli, President & CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies shared the vision and opportunity for the Atlantic Philanthropies’ final big bet: the Atlantic Fellows. This was the opening keynote of the AFHE All Fellows Convening.
The below publication came from connections and made and lessons learned at the AFHE All Fellows Convening:
- Opinion: Biden must stop using ‘public health’ excuse to immediately expel migrants by Medha D. Makhlouf and Sarah Battistich