Date: Thu, Jul 11, 2024 8:00 AM – Sat, Jul 13, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Dear Members of the African Union Sixth Region Global,
We are excited to inform you about the upcoming First International Post COVID-19 Conference, taking place from July 11-13, 2024, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. This landmark event aims to bring together global experts from various fields to discuss and develop strategies for a coordinated response to future global shocks and emergencies.
Why This Conference Matters to the African Diaspora
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed significant gaps in global health infrastructure, resource distribution, and crisis response, disproportionately affecting communities in the Global South, including Africa. This conference provides a vital platform for addressing these issues, ensuring that the voices and concerns of the African diaspora are heard and integrated into global policies and responses.
Key Benefits for the African Diaspora:
Global Knowledge Exchange:
- The conference will facilitate a comprehensive exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices between experts from the Global North and Global South. This exchange is crucial for identifying and bridging the gaps in pandemic and crisis response, ensuring that African perspectives and solutions are included in global strategies.
Addressing Inequities:
- A significant focus of the conference will be on identifying and removing structural barriers that have perpetuated social and economic inequalities. This includes addressing the disparities that have affected African communities both within the continent and in the diaspora.
Inclusive Policy Recommendations:
- The conference aims to highlight the concerns of women, youth, and the elderly, ensuring that future policies are inclusive and equitable. This is particularly important for the African diaspora, which often faces unique challenges in accessing resources and support.
Strengthening Health Infrastructure:
- Discussions will focus on strengthening health infrastructure and improving the distribution of medicines, which are critical for African countries that have struggled with limited resources during the pandemic. Enhanced health infrastructure will benefit the diaspora by ensuring better access to healthcare services globally.
Sustainable Pandemic Financing:
- Proposals for sustainable pandemic financing will be discussed, which is essential for African nations that require financial support to build resilient health systems. Equitable financing models will ensure that Africa is better prepared for future pandemics.
Technological Innovations:
- The conference will promote the equitable diffusion of technological innovations, ensuring that African countries and the diaspora can access and benefit from the latest advancements in healthcare and crisis response technologies.
Conference Deliverables:
The Toronto Global Consensus (TGC):
- A comprehensive document outlining the steps and timelines needed to achieve a unified global pandemic response. This consensus will serve as a blueprint for coordinated action, benefiting all nations, including those in Africa.
Publication of Proceedings:
- The proceedings will be made available to governments, civil society organizations, international organizations, universities and colleges, private sector actors, and health authorities. This ensures that the knowledge and recommendations from the conference are widely disseminated and implemented.
Conclusion
The First International Post COVID-19 Conference is a critical event for the African diaspora. It offers a unique opportunity to influence global policies and ensure that the needs and challenges of African communities are addressed in future pandemic responses. We urge members of the African Union Sixth Region Global to actively participate in this conference and contribute to shaping a more equitable and resilient world.
For more information, please visit www.postcovid2024.org or contact us via WhatsApp at +16478520755.
