The role & impact of faith actors in global and national advocacy for vaccine equity and access
When: 20 May 2021, 14:00 – 15:30 CET
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the loss of too many lives and immeasurable suffering around the world. As the global community battles to control the pandemic, it is clear that equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines must remain a priority. Faith actors continue to play a critical role in advocating for fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. WHO, UNICEF and Religions for Peace are pleased to invite you to this panel discussion where representatives will share and discuss the role and impact of faith actors in championing vaccine equity and access.
Panelists:
- Reverend Christo Greyling, Senior Director for Church Partnerships, World Vision International
- Honourable Ela Gandhi, Trustee, Gandhi Development Trust and Co-President of Religions for Peace, South Africa
- Dr Mwai Makoka, Programme Executive for Health & Healing, World Council of Churches
- Dr Leon Saltiel, Representative at UN Geneva and UNESCO and Coordinator on Countering Antisemitism, World Jewish Congress
- Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi, Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers and Core Group member of the Faith4Vaccines movement
Co-moderators:
- Kehkashan Bee Khan, Head Civil Society Partnerships, Division of Communications, UNICEF
- Deepika Singh, Associate Secretary General & Director of Programmes, Religions for Peace
- Sarah Hess, Technical Officer, World Health Organization
Q&A
Participants will be able to submit questions during the webinar by using Zoom's "Q&A" feature. You may also submit them in advance by sending them to Sarah Hess: epi-win@who.int