Conference on Health Literacy and Human Rights – to strengthen trust and equitable access to healthcare on 12 December

Summary

The Council of Europe is organizing a conference with the support of the Italian Ministry of Family, Birth and Equal Opportunities, and the Ministry of Health, as part of the Council of Europe's Strategic Action Plan on Human Rights and Biomedical Technologies (2020-2025). The conference aims to present the Council of Europe's new guide on health literacy, which improves access to healthcare services, particularly for marginalized populations. By promoting health literacy among individuals and systems, the conference hopes to enhance healthcare safety, quality, and equality, ultimately promoting more prosperous and equitable societies. The conference languages are Italian, English, and French, with simultaneous interpretation available. The event will also be livestreamed on UNAR's social media channels.