Confronting the Epidemic of Firearm Violence: Global Perspectives and Public Health Solutions
Event details
When
a Aug 05, 2026 - 05:00 PM
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This international symposium brings together members of the Lancet Commission on Gun Violence and Global Health, researchers, policymakers, and global civil society leaders to deliberate on evidence-based, multisectoral strategies to combat armed violence.
Utilizing a public health framework, the event centers on data surveillance, the epidemiological ramifications for vulnerable populations, and institutional mechanisms for accountability and statutory reform.
Registration
Free and public event | Registration is mandatory for in-person attendance (click here to do so) | No certificate of attendace will be provided
Live stream
Follow the event's live stream on IEA's YouTube channel.
Organization
Public Policy and Society Research Network
Boston University School of Public Health (SPH)
Dean's Office for Research (PRPI/USP)
Department of Political Science (FFLCH/USP)
IEA/USP
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq)
Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic (The George Washington University)
Center on Commercial Determinants of Health (Milken Institute School of Public Health)
The George Washington University (GWU)
Program
Please be advised that all times listed below are shown in the GMT-3 time zone.
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1:00 pm |
Opening Remarks Lorena G. Barberia (University of São Paulo) |
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1:15 pm |
Session 1: Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Prevention Chair: Lorena G. Barberia Panelists: Epidemiological Surveillance of Femicide: Identification and Prevention Fátima Marinho (Federal University of Minas Gerais - UFMG) Data-Driven Justice: Leveraging Femicide Data for Policy and Advocacy in South Africa Adèle Kirsten (South Africa Medical Research Council) Discussants: Folade Mutota (Women's Institute for Alternative Development – WINAD) Samar al-Hajj (American University of Beirut) |
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2:15 pm |
Session 2: Protecting the Next Generation: Children, Youth, and Adolescents Chair: Natália Pires de Vasconcelos (University of Miami) Panelists: Quantifying Firearm Mortality from Early Childhood Through Adolescence Mohsen Naghavi (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington) Community and Civil Society Interventions for Youth Risk Reduction in Brazil Marcos Kalil (UNICEF Brasil) Discussant: Dean Peacock (University of Cape Town) |
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3:15 pm |
Coffee break |
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3:30 pm |
Session 3: Confronting the Burden: Policy Reform, Litigation, and Healthcare Costs of Firearm Violence Chair: Lorena G. Barberia (University of São Paulo) Panelists: Advances in Gun Control in Brazil Michele Ramos (Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil) Strategic Litigation as a Tool for Accountability Arturo Carrillo (George Washington University) Natália Pires de Vasconcelos (University of Miami) Counting the Cost to SUS Natália Polachi and Carolina Ricardo (Sou da Paz Institute) Discussants: David Marques (Brazilian Forum of Public Safety) |