25 years GCSP: Health and Inclusion - Introduction

Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP)

Intro Episode - Health and Inclusion Mini-Series Discover our 25th anniversary celebrations: bit.ly/34EJdel Welcome to the introduction episode of this mini-series on Health and Inclusion, part of the GCSP’s 25th-anniversary special podcast series. I’m your host Ashley Müller. In this mini-series, episode one will explore health, COVID-19 and inclusion and episode two discusses diversity and policy. Also in this mini-series, we have the pleasure of speaking with Johanna Ralston, Associate Fellow with the GCSP's Global Fellowship Initiative, on the topic of health and inclusion. She is joined by Ms Fleur Heyworth, Head of Gender and Inclusive Security at the GCSP, where she is also the Course Director of the Leverage Diversity for Increased Performance and Inspiring Women Leaders executive course and virtual learning journey. Johanna Ralston brings 25 years of experience in global health and development, most recently as CEO of the World Obesity Foundation, former CEO of World Heart Federation and Vice Chair, NCD Alliance. Johanna is a global leader in noncommunicable disease advocacy, and her accomplishments include launching the first ever capacity building programme for cancer control organizations in low and middle income countries, strategic leadership of the NCD Alliance as Vice Chair and steering group member for six years, elevating CVD on the global agenda as CEO of the World Heart Federation, oversight of global tobacco control efforts at American Cancer Society including the first major initiative to receive BMGF support in Africa, and cofounder of Cervical Cancer Action and RHD Action, both multi-stakeholder alliances which successfully accelerated access and increased prioritization around cervical cancer and rheumatic heart disease. Join Fleur and Johanna for this important mini-series on health and inclusion. --- 25 years ago, the GCSP began its journey advancing peace and security around the world. Today in 2020, our unique international community of experts, decision-makers and key players is a powerful source of knowledge, innovation and leadership, with a real ability to make a difference. The New Normal? Let’s think and act, together. We invite you to start now! Join us for a multitude of entirely customisable digital experiences including webinars, panels, Q&A interactions, discussions and more. Happening across the globe from 25 to 27 November featuring insights from over 50 experts in peace and security. Register here: bit.ly/34EJdel As we learn from the past, navigate the present and prepare for future security challenges, we know that #OnlyTogether we can create a safer world.