As part of GlobalSkin's ongoing work with its regional networks, we are launching the Regional Engagement Workshop Series in early 2026 that brings you—our Members—together for a set of virtual sessions focused on all six World Health Organization (WHO) regions. Through facilitated, structured discussions, the Series creates space for:
- Sharing experiences
- Identifying skin patient priorities and needs
- Exploring health system challenges and opportunities
- Preparing GlobalSkin Members to engage in regional and national advocacy including participation in WHO consultations
Insights from these workshops will be documented and synthesized to inform regional reports. The reports will inform the World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan on the Skin Diseases Resolution, strengthen GlobalSkin’s regional networks and most importantly equip our Members with messaging to amplify the work they do in their local setting.
The Value of Your Participation in the Workshop Series
Member input is central to the Regional Engagement Workshop Series. Participation in the workshops ensures that patient experiences are captured and translated into insights that can be used across multiple settings. When you take part...
Your contributions feed into regional reports that can be used in local advocacy
Engagement with WHO regional offices is reinforced through coordinated input
Your country-level challenges are translated into high-impact, decision-maker–focused messages
Shared findings yield credible regional insights to support dialogue with ministries, funders, and regulators
Skin patient priorities gain visibility within regional and global advocacy forums
Patient experiences help guide how the Skin Diseases Resolution is implemented in practice
How to Get Involved
We invite Members to be a part of this initiative by joining us for the kickoff webinar on January 28. and then registering for the workshop relevant to their region taking place in February. These steps are explained in more detail below:
a. Watch the Kickoff Webinar Recording
The series began with a virtual Kickoff Webinar on January 28.
The session:
- Marked the official launch of the Regional Engagement Workshop Series.
- Outlined the value the Workshops offer in supporting Members’ local advocacy efforts.
- Covered what level of participation is needed from Members to make these workshops a success.
In case you weren't able to attend the webinar, you can watch the recording in "Members Only" section of the website to learn more about the workshop series and the impact it is designed to deliver.
b. Register for Your Regional Workshop
Members are invited to join a Regional Engagement Workshop aligned with their WHO region. The dates and timings of the workshops are as follows:
- Eastern Mediterranean Workshop: Feb. 3 (7AM - 9AM EST) (Register here)
- Africa Workshop: Feb. 10 (12PM - 2PM EST) (Register here)
- Asia Pacific Workshop: Feb. 11 (6PM - 8PM EST) (Register here)
- Latin America Workshop: Feb. 12 (12PM - 2PM EST) (Register here)
- Europe Workshop: Feb. 19 (6AM - 8AM EST) (Register here)
- North America Workshop: Feb. 24 (12PM - 2PM EST) (Register here)
Each regional workshop will be followed by an opportunity to submit additional insights in the form of an offline contribution by March 22. The link for this will be emailed to you once the workshop in your region has concluded.