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Ref.: C.L.2.2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) presents its compliments to Member States and
Associate Members and has the honour to invite them to nominate a representative to participate
in the 14th Global Summit of National Ethics/Bioethics Committees (GS NEC) which will take
place from 17 to 19 April 2024 in San Marino. For the sake of continuity of the work of the
Summit, Member States may wish to consider nominating the Chairperson of the National
Ethics/Bioethics Committees/Commissions (NECs) of their country. Member States who do not
have a national ethics/bioethics committee/commission may nominate an observer to the
Summit, which will be an opportunity for them to interact and learn from the experience of other
national committees and possibly help them in establishing a national committee in the country.
The Global Summit is jointly organized by the National Bioethics Committee of the
Republic of San Marino and WHO, in collaboration with UNESCO. WHO, UNESCO and the
National Bioethics Committee of the Republic of San Marino will each contact their respective
partners in each Member State. Member States may therefore wish to take into account that there
may be additional representatives on their delegation participating in the Global Summit.
The objectives of the Global Summit are:
• To bring together national ethics/bioethics Committees/Commissions/Advisory Bodies,
from around the world to share their thoughts and experiences in relation to bioethical
issues of global concern.
• To serve as an international forum for exchange of views and debate on bioethical issues
of common global interest, review latest evidence and the national debates around those
issues, and identify common approaches.
• To contribute both to common understanding and consensus building between nations.
• To assist those nations developing their national bioethical framework and guidelines.
• To provide the space and opportunity to convene regional forums of national ethics
committees.
The theme of the Summit is Crisis, Evolution, Growth: Contributions and Challenges of
National Ethics Committees in a world of uncertainty. A programme and documentation have
been posted at the Summit website: https://14globalsummitsanmarino.com. The language of the
Summit is English.
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A note verbale confirming the nomination(s) must reach the Secretariat by Monday,
19 February 2024 and be sent by email to
[email protected]. Upon receipt of the nomination and
contact emails of the nominee(s), instructions to register to the Summit will be sent directly to
them. Requests for further information can also be sent to
[email protected], with the subject line
“Global Summit 2024”.
In addition, invitations will be extended to United Nations and other international
organizations working in the area of bioethics, international experts, and funding agencies.
Due to financial constraints, no funding is available to support participation of any country.
Full details on the Summit, including venue, reservation at the hotel venue, accommodation near
to the venue and visa requirements will be made available at the Summit website in due course.
The World Health Organization takes this opportunity to renew to Member States and
Associate Members the assurance of its highest consideration.
GENEVA, 15 January 2024
Saatja:
[email protected]
Teema: WHO: C.L.2.2024 (14th GS NEC)
Kuupäev: 2024-01-15 15:20
Dear Member States of the World Health Organization,
Please find attached, in the six official languages, C.L.2.2024
regarding the 14th Global Summit of National Ethics/Bioethics Committees
which will take place from 17 to 19 April 2024 in San Marino.
Best regards,
Department of Governing Bodies
World Health Organization
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