World Skin Health Coalition

08/18/2026

On September 8 at 11:00 EDT | 17:00 CEST, join the public webinar “Skin Diseases Resolution: From Adoption to Action”, hosted by World Skin Health Coalition.

Hear directly from the World Health Organization about the Global Action Plan and take part in a multi-stakeholder discussion exploring the role of civil society in supporting implementation at the country level. The webinar will also provide an opportunity to ask questions and learn how patient organisations can help translate global commitments into meaningful national action.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4gjOPP2

08/06/2026

As part of the ongoing development of the Global Action Plan on Skin Diseases (GAP-SKIN) and its accompanying implementation documents, draft companion documents have been prepared for public consultation in the spirit of transparency, inclusiveness, and broad stakeholder engagement.

The WHO GAP-SKIN team invites you to review the drafts and provide structured feedback to help strengthen and refine these important resources.

Your insights and expertise are highly valued and will contribute to shaping a stronger, more effective global framework for skin health.

The deadline to submit your feedback is August 31, 2026. Access the consultation materials here: https://bit.ly/4fFuHrs

07/30/2026

🌍 New resources are now available to help turn the WHA Skin Diseases Resolution into action! 📢

🧰 The WHA Skin Diseases Resolution Advocacy Toolkit and Resources are designed to support advocacy, training, and policy engagement — helping communities, organisations, and decision makers advance national policies and programmes for skin health.

📖 The toolkit includes:
✅ Key messages tailored to constituent groups
📊 Policy analysis
🤝 Practical advocacy guidance
✉️ Template letters
📚 Case studies
📱 Social media assets that can be adapted to different disease areas and local contexts.

🔗 Download and share the resources here: https://skinhealthcoalition.org/advocacy-tools/

🗓️ Register for our public webinar on 8 September 2026 to build a shared understanding of the Resolution and explore how to support national implementation.

05/06/2026

Reminder: The World Health Organization draft Global Action Plan (GAP) on Skin Diseases is still open for public consultation. This is a key chance to shape how countries act on skin health—impacting over 2 billion people worldwide. Make your voice count: https://bit.ly/4thIkAz (Deadline: May 10)

04/21/2026

A new opportunity to shape global action on skin diseases👇

The World Health Organization has opened a public consultation on the draft Global Action Plan for Skin Diseases. This plan guides how countries will take action, and WHO is looking for feedback on how to make that happen.

This is a real opportunity for you and your community to make your voice heard and help shape a plan that reflects the needs of those living with a skin disease.

💬 Your voice matters
📢 Help shape what happens next

By taking part, you can help ensure governments turn their commitments into action and make them accountable. Together, we can drive real and lasting change for the over 2 billion people living with skin diseases.

👉 Participate in the Consultation: https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/public-consultation--draft-global-action-plan-on-skin-diseases-as-a-global-health-priority-(gap-skin)
Deadline: May 10, 2026

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03/31/2026

Want to learn more about the Skin Diseases Resolution? Check out this infographic which has a clear easily digestible explanation of the WHA Resolution, Member State commitments, and priorities for global and national action.

Use this resource—created by the World Skin Health Coalition—to strengthen your advocacy and help drive the resolution's implementation, as we work together to hold governments accountable and promote equity for people living with skin diseases.

View the InfoDoc here: https://bit.ly/40SBHJk

11/20/2025

📢We are delighted to announce that The World Skin Health Coalition has won the 🌟Gold Honor 🌟 in the "Social Movement Campaign" category at the 10th Annual Shorty Impact Awards for our campaign Shorty Awards🥳

👏 Congratulations to the entire team, including Principals (Toronto) for their innovative and impactful work!
View the entry of the campaign here: https://shortyawards.com/10th-impact/not-just-my-skin

International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations - GlobalSkin

10/20/2025

The World Skin Health Coalition’s Campaign is a finalist in the Shorty Awards Impact – Social Movement Campaign category! This campaign has been instrumental in raising global awareness about the burden of skin diseases and helped pave the way for the adoption of the at .

The voting deadline is tomorrow, October 21st, and every vote counts! Help us secure the Audience Honor by casting your vote now and encouraging others to do the same.

Vote here: http://bit.ly/3KG6Drn

International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations - GlobalSkin

10/20/2025

Reminder: Take part in the WHO survey which seeks to gather preliminary information from stakeholders including patient organizations on the implementation of the World Health Assembly Resolution on Skin Diseases adopted in May 2025.

Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish, this survey marks an important step toward shaping global and national strategies for skin health.

By contributing your input, you help ensure that the lived experiences and priorities of skin patients are meaningfully represented in the next stages of this process.

Complete the survey by October 31, 2025: https://bit.ly/42q31Qo

10/09/2025

We’re excited to share that the World Skin Coalition's Campaign is a finalist at the Shorty Awards for Impact in the Social Movement Campaign category! We are so proud of this campaign as it was so effective in raising awareness about the burden of skin diseases around the world - this recognition contributed to the prioritization of skin conditions in health policy with the adoption of the at .

Congratulations to the Principles Team, the International Alliance of Dermatology Patient Organizations - GlobalSkin Secretariat Team, and the Partners in the World Skin Health Coalition for their impactful work on this project.

As finalists, this campaign can win the Audience Honor, which depends on your vote! Help us spread the word and vote for the campaign before October 21st!

Learn more and vote for our innovative work: http://bit.ly/3KG6Drn