| SCORP Digest April 2026 - May 2026 edition |
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| Dearest SCORPions of the world,
We are excited to share with you the next SCORP Digest of the term, with resources from April to May!
A “digest” is a collection of resources relevant to our work in SCORP. It is an initiative to provide you with resources and tools to help you in your activities, capacity building and work in external affairs. It also keeps you updated with what is happening worldwide and presents external opportunities for you to engage!
Without further ado, here is the digest! |
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| 1) SCORP External Affairs Updates |
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| International Migration Review Forum 2026 |
| The IFMSA delegation participated in Policy Debate, Roundtable 3 and many other sessions and side events. Engaging in discussions on migrant health, access to services, youth participation, climate mobility, and migration governance, while strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities to advance IFMSA's advocacy and capacity-building efforts on migrant and refugee health. |
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WHA79: The Lancet, UNRWA, WHO, IFMSA Side Event |
| Health of Palestinians and Palestine Refugees: Persistent Challenges, Uninterrupted Care. This side event brings together global leaders, frontline health professionals, and partners to discuss how continuity of care is sustained despite immense constraints—highlighting resilience, innovation, and the importance of strong partnerships. |
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| 1) Health Emergencies & Disaster Management 2) Protection of Healthcare 3) Ensuring Medical Access and Humanitarian Aid Three human rights & peace policies that will be submitted for AM26. Can't wait to see the amazing work of the Policy SWG and Policy Commission 💚 |
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| | Human Rights Watch – World Report 2026 |
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| MSF – Global Health Overview May 2026 |
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| new resources that we have developed for young people about their rights and how to engage with the UN system. Please find out more |
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| GRYN, in collaboration with the Danish Refugee Council – At the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review in 2025, GRYN, launched the Policy Guide on Financing Refugee Youth Leadership. Climate Mental Health Network – New resources about extreme weather and mental health, resources are in English & Spanish,They are available for free download: Here UNDRR Annual Report 2025: Here
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| WorldWMA - The World Medical Association [Press Release] – Advancing Equity and Ethical Governance in Health Data and Biobanks: HERE The Oxford Handbook of Internal Displacement: HERE IFRC – IFRC Disaster Response Emergency Fund : HERE The New Humanitarian [Analysis] – “After the floods, the GBV: The double tragedy for women in Kenya’s informal settlements”: HERE
Middle East and Africa:IOM – Emergency Mobility Tracking and Cross Border Monitoring Situation Update : HERE The New Humanitarian – Women pay the price of surging banditry in northwest Nigeria HERE IOM – Escalation in the Middle East and Beyond: A Growing Humanitarian Crisis: HERE NRC – Gaza is enduring an ongoing humanitarian catastrophe.: HERE The New Humanitarian – Sudanese authorities carry out deportations and abuse of South Sudanese HERE
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| Research ArticlesConflict and Health – Correction: Health and well-being of older populations affected by humanitarian crises in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review of peer-reviewed literature: HERE Conflict and Health – Addressing the increasing burden of trauma in humanitarian settings HERE Conflict and Health – Vaccine-preventable diseases in humanitarian emergencies among refugee and internally-displaced populations: HERE
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| ADVOCACY IN ACTION:Youth Engagement, Communication and Storytelling for Change - This session aims to provide participants with practical tools and insights on advocacy, communication, storytelling, and meaningful youth engagement. Through interactive discussions and expert perspectives, participants will explore how young people can become effective changemakers in their communities and beyond. From Policy to Practice: EA in Action - A comprehensive External Affairs-focused initiative that maps existing policies, evaluates their status and implementation, and provides practical guidance for members. ADVOCACY FOR UNIVERSAL RIGHTS AND ACCESS (AURA) Online Workshop - aims to equip participants with practical advocacy competencies, policy-writing skills, stakeholder engagement strategies, and a deeper understanding of human rights-based approaches in healthcare.
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| And that’s it for this digest – do not forget to share these resources with your friends, national and local teams, and members!
You can now share with us resources that you come across and want to include in the next digest by emailing us at ea.s...@ifmsa.org or l...@ifmsa.org. If you have any feedback or input, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Together for human rights, Sarah and Rawan |
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| 💚See you in the next edition of the SCORP Digest💚 |
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