Second session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent

Leaving no-one behind: Advancing the health and wellbeing of people of African descent

Date, time and time zone of side event: May 30, 2:00-3:15pm

Sponsoring organizations/entities: American Psychological Association, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, Permanent Mission of South Africa to the United Nations, United States Department of State

Language(s) in which the side event will be held: English

Description
Across the globe, people of African descent experience racism, discrimination, and xenophobia, harming their health and wellbeing. These inequalities hinder achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as people of African descent disproportionately experience systematic barriers across SDGS, including poverty, economic growth, access to clean water, and poorer mental and physical health outcomes.

This side event will include diverse scholars, practitioners, and leaders of African descent. Speakers will present cutting-edge research and practice to support efforts to address structural racism and related physical and mental health inequities, and will discuss effective approaches to integrate human rights, health equity, and intersectionality.

Location of the side event (or website for registration, for events held online): https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yj1WzceWRJKH9_z70x1LQw

Name and email address of the lead organizer
Gabriel Twose, gtwose@apa.org

Weblinks for any further information
(1) https://www.apa.org/topics/racism-bias-discrimination
(2) https://www.apa.org/about/policy/resolution-combat-racism.pdf.