Global Health Justice

Join the UW-School of Public Health for yet another Power Talk on Decolonizing Global Health May 30th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Join the UW-School of Public Health for yet another Power Talk on Decolonizing Global Health May 30th, 3:30pm – 5:00pm

The UW Department of Global Health’s DEI Committee invites you to please register here for a panel discussion on "Decolonization is not a Metaphor," inspired by...

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Unmasking the Illusion: Global Health’s Hollow Promises and True Adversaries

Unmasking the Illusion: Global Health’s Hollow Promises and True Adversaries

The act of discussing decolonization and global health has gained popularity as a trendy topic, but the underlying issue remains unresolved and continues to...

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Webinar on Medical Apartheid and Structural Racism in Global Health

Webinar on Medical Apartheid and Structural Racism in Global Health

The Department of Global Health, University of Washington, will hold a DEI-sponsored webinar/forum on "Medical Apartheid and Structural Racism in Global Health", on May...

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Racism in Childbirth: Black Families Face Higher Mortality Rates in the wealthy USA

Racism in Childbirth: Black Families Face Higher Mortality Rates in the wealthy USA

Research conducted in California has uncovered an uncomfortable truth regarding childbirth outcomes: even affluent Black families are at a higher risk of maternal mortality...

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Worker Lives Remain a Serious Concern in Bangladesh’s Garment Industry

Worker Lives Remain a Serious Concern in Bangladesh’s Garment Industry

On the 10th anniversary of the horrendous Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, the battle for safe working conditions and fair wages is still...

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Madhu Pai to speak on Decolonization at the UW

Madhu Pai to speak on Decolonization at the UW

It is now fashionable to talk about decolonization in global health, but the landscape of global health continues to be dominated by those with...

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Global Health Justice

Welcome to the Global Health Justice Website!

We aim to advance the struggle for global health justice by providing resources that explore  fundamental drivers of health that are often absent in the conventional global health discourse. We recognize that global and national structures of domination, exploitation, and oppression play a crucial role in perpetuating poverty, disenfranchisement, and inequality. We need to identify how injustice is perpetrated and work to transform power dynamics toward a fairer world.

By shedding light on these issues, we hope to promote a deeper understanding of the social and political determinants of health. To this end, we prioritize the perspectives and voices of those from the Global South, whose lived experiences and insights are essential for a truly comprehensive understanding of health justice. Our website is a collaborative effort, with contributions from students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of Washington Department of Global Health.