Building Bridges North–South: Strengthening Global Solidarity for SRHR, Maternal Health, and Sustainable Development
ICGE-2027 is a global cooperation space dedicated to strengthening bridges between North–South, regions, institutions, and generations in shaping sustainable solutions for present and future generations.
Empowering Voices. Shaping Futures.
The 4th International Conference on Gender Equality is designed to bring together governments, intergovernmental organizations, healthcare institutions, universities, diplomatic actors, development cooperation agencies, philanthropic organizations, private sector innovators, civil society stakeholders, development actors, and community leaders.
Taking place in the historic city of Uppsala, Sweden, ICGE-2027 seeks to strengthen cross-regional collaboration between the Global North and Global South amid growing geopolitical uncertainty, widening health disparities, climate-related pressures, economic instability, and increasing strain on international development systems.
Aligned with Agenda 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the conference advances evidence-informed policy dialogue, institutional partnerships, and innovative approaches to healthcare systems, maternal wellbeing, and sustainable development.
The international community continues to navigate interconnected global challenges affecting healthcare systems, development cooperation, social resilience, and sustainable growth. Climate-related crises, demographic transitions, humanitarian pressures, technological transformation, migration, economic instability, and widening inequalities are reshaping global development priorities.
Despite significant progress in public health and sustainable development, major disparities persist in maternal health outcomes, healthcare accessibility, healthcare financing, access to reproductive healthcare services, workforce capacity, and health systems resilience.
Advancing inclusive and sustainable development through evidence, cooperation, and shared accountability.
Strengthening good health and well-being through maternal health, SRHR, and resilient health systems.
Promoting gender equality, rights protection, and inclusive participation across systems and communities.
Building partnerships between governments, institutions, innovators, development actors, and communities.
Responding to climate-related pressures on health, wellbeing, food systems, and sustainable development.
Supporting universal health coverage and maternal and reproductive health priorities.
To strengthen global solidarity, cross-regional partnerships, and international cooperation in advancing SRHR, maternal health, resilient healthcare systems, and inclusive sustainable development.
Director General, Swedish Gender Equality Agency
A distinguished leader in Sweden’s gender equality landscape, Lise Tamm brings extensive experience from the justice sector, including her role as former Chief Prosecutor. A committed feminist and women’s rights advocate, she has consistently championed institutional reforms and inclusive governance.
Former Prime Minister & Speaker of Parliament, Sint Maarten
Sarah A. Wescot-Williams is a pioneering stateswoman with decades of public service and global leadership experience. She is widely recognized for advancing democratic accountability, women’s empowerment, institutional reform, and inclusive governance.
General Secretary & Director, UN Women Sweden
Ulrika Grandin is a senior leader in gender equality and women’s rights with extensive experience in policy advocacy, institutional partnerships, and global development.
Facilitating strategic engagement among governments, healthcare leaders, institutions, and development partners.
Strengthening collaboration between stakeholders from the Global North and Global South.
Promoting academic engagement, data-driven policymaking, and evidence-informed collaboration.
Exploring digital transformation, health technologies, and scalable solutions.
Catalyzing coordinated pathways toward sustainable development beyond Agenda 2030.
Supporting meaningful youth participation and future-oriented leadership pathways.
National ministries, parliamentary representatives, public institutions, and government agencies.
United Nations agencies, regional cooperation bodies, and global health institutions.
Academic institutions, research centers, scientific communities, and policy organizations.
Hospitals, public health practitioners, medical associations, and maternal health experts.
Digital health innovators, technology partners, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Youth leaders, community actors, advocates, NGOs, and emerging professionals.
ICGE-2027 is designed to create more than dialogue. It aims to deepen partnerships, strengthen policy alignment, expand research cooperation, and support long-term institutional collaboration.
Uppsala provides a globally respected environment for international dialogue, scientific excellence, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration.
As one of Europe’s leading hubs for research and academic excellence, Uppsala offers an ideal platform for convening global stakeholders working across healthcare, sustainable development, and international cooperation.
Sweden’s longstanding commitment to public health, sustainability, innovation, and human development aligns strongly with the vision of ICGE-2027. Located just 40 minutes from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Uppsala combines world-class academic infrastructure with rich cultural heritage and sustainable urban design.
Uppsala, Sweden. Full venue details will be updated as conference arrangements progress.
June 1–2, 2027.
Official invitation letters will be available upon completion of registration and payment confirmation.
Uppsala is easily accessible through Stockholm Arlanda Airport, with direct train and taxi connections.
Recommended hotels and lodging options will be made available for delegates.
Participants may contact the ICGE-2027 Secretariat for guidance closer to the conference period.
Supporting inclusive participation and emerging global voices from underrepresented communities, youth leadership spaces, and development contexts.
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