Health in a World of Crises and Impunity 
The Report of the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health–Lancet Commission on Health, Conflict, and Forced Displacement 

Date:  Wednesday, 20 May 2026 

Time:  9:00am–1:00pm (Geneva time) 

Location:  Institute of Global Health, UNIGE | Campus Biotech 
Chemin des Mines 9, 1202 Geneva (Main theatre room) 

Format:  Hybrid (in-person and online participation available) 

At a time of escalating conflicts, growing displacement, shrinking resources, and increasing impunity, the report calls for a new paradigm for the humanitarian sector. It sets out bold and practical recommendations to rethink how humanitarian health responses are designed, governed, and delivered in some of the world’s most challenging settings. 

The Commission brings together global leaders and experts committed to confronting and reshaping the humanitarian system. Its work seeks to challenge existing power structures in humanitarian health, influence global policy and practice, and amplify the voices of people affected by conflict and displacement. 

This launch event will provide an opportunity to engage directly with Commission members and explore the report’s key findings and recommendations. Participants will also have the chance to discuss the implications for humanitarian policy, practice, and partnerships in the years ahead. 

Further details will be shared with registered participants ahead of the event. 

Hosted by Geneva Centre of Humanitarian Studies, Faculty of Medicine, UNIGE