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13th Annual Western Regional International Health Conference (WRIHC)
Glocalization, the namesake and focus of this conference, emphasizes the interconnected nature of global and local health. First mentioned in business literature and later popularized by sociologist Roland Robertson, glocalization refers to the simultaneous presence of "both universalizing and particularizing tendencies." Put more simply, glocalization shifts health perspectives, intertwining ideas from global and local viewpoints. Inspired by this concept, we want to initiate conversations about approaching health in a collaborative way, unifying people dealing with similar issues and challenges around the world. We are all locally based on the globe.
The conference will frame these conversations within five sub-themes, all of which will address glocalization by discussin issues around the world at multiple levels of influence:
-Identity and Social Movements
-Migrating and Displaced Persons
-Global Health Policies and Economics
-Chronic & Infectious Disease
-Changing Global Ecosystems and "OneHealth"
We want you to be involved in conversations about health regardless of background and perceived sphere of influence. EVERYONE'S VOICE MATTERS. We aim to encourage input from voices that may often go unheard to challenge ideas and shift perspectives. Let us not resign ourselves to being involved in either local or global health, but rather all participate in glocal health.
We are collaborating closely with People's Health University (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qOWpiYq0NW_Ud5p-CMIrlxw6P3zJyOc1oNFSquICqiQ/viewform?c=0&w=1) and the Women's Center at University of Washington (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2475211). Their conferences are the same week as WRIHC!
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LocationKane Hall, University of Washington (View)
1410 NE Campus Pkwy
Seattle, WA 98195
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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