Theme 1
Women and exclusion
The theme has been adopted in recognition of the clear links between exclusion and poor health status. The promotion and securing of inclusion is central to reducing health inequalities and improving health status.
Contributions to this theme should address issues arising in the following broad areas:
- Health status and social inclusion in cross border areas
- Actions and processes to be taken to promote social inclusion
- Strategies which promote women’s involvement in decision making on a range of health determinants
Theme 2
Maintaining women’s roles in determining health and well-being when societies move from conflict to post conflict
The theme has been adopted in recognition of the key role of women in determining family and community well-being. The theme is underpinned by evidence of a decrease in support for the women’s sector and women’s action when societies move from conflict to peace.
Contributions to this theme should address issues arising in the following broad areas:
- Impacts of conflict and post conflict environments on women’s health
- Role and impact of women in determining community health status in conflict and/or post conflict societies
- Maintaining and expanding the role of women and women’s organisations in transition from conflict to peace and also in post conflict societies
Theme 3
Meeting health needs on a cross border basis
The theme is concerned with exploring/sharing models of cross –border co-operation and collaboration on a range of health determinants (including Health and Social Care service delivery) which can demonstrate a positive health impact and avoidance of neglect in border areas.
Contributions to this theme should address issues arising in the following broad areas:
- Health inequalities that are based on disadvantage, marginalisation and isolation specific to cross border areas
- Approaches to effective cross border co-operation and collaboration on a range of health determinants e.g. economics, education, housing, environment, infrastructure and health service delivery
- Practices which demonstrate the positive health impact of political and organisational dialogue on cross border health issues
