During today’s press conference from the “World Health Organisation” (WHO), Dr. Ghebreyesus (WHO Director-General) gave a very clear and most-appreciated message: “In the past year, several governments including Australia, Canada, France, Indonesia, Ireland, Spain and the United Kingdom have all introduced measures to protect children from online harm. Together, these…
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The New Healthy Economy the World Needs
The global system is fragmenting economically, politically, and institutionally. This is a signal that the systems shaping our economies and societies are under strain and in need of renewal. In his recent article, “From Geopolitical Fragmentation to a Healthy Global Economy“, IDGR Research Lead Juan David Rojas Calle draws on…
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The 2026 “World Economic Forum” annual meeting signals a strong call for a healthier global economy
From January 19–23, 2026 the leaders of notable global corporations met with global political leaders at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting – A Spirit of Dialogue in Davos, Switzerland. Despite highly acknowledged debates and discussions (most of which can be viewed online), the forum missed to focus on the…
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The 62nd “Munich Security Conference” underscores the urgent need for a healthy global society
The 2026 “Munich Security Conference” (MSC) with this year’s headline “The world has entered a period of wrecking-ball politics” shows the highest standard of political debate and journalism. I very much appreciate the strength of plural discussion, style and grace, good manners and intellectual depth. Well chosen topics professionally moderated…
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When Apples Still Had a Taste: Political Responsibility Toward Holistic Health
Putting health at the centre of society is a political choice. Deciding why health should guide public and private action is a collective decision, which should be grounded in scientific authority, ethical responsibility, and the will of people. Yet history shows that health becomes a shared societal priority only in moments of…
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“Eurovision Song Contest” shows great potential for global united society
Change demands passion, collaboration demands humanity, and a united society demands love and creativity. Art and culture can provide all of these so very important credentials for a healthy and thus sustainable (global) society. “There is no Christian, no Muslim, no Jewish blood. There is only human blood.I say, be…
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Global health is the path and will deliver global peace
We have a dream – a world with all the people, yes, all the people living withing a global healthy and thus sustainable society peacefully together. To make this dream a reality, there are three core concepts important in our view – (1) the skill of all the people for…
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77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) shows global spirit and the potential for global democracy
The “World Health Organization” (WHO) held its 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) in Geneva, Switzerland, from 27 May till 1 June 2024. The theme of this year’s Health Assembly was “All for Health, Health for All”. The “World Health Assembly” (WHA) is the main decision-making body of the WHO with…