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At CUGH, we firmly believe that every voice matters, and every vote counts. As we approach the pivotal year of 2024, we are launching our #GetOutTheVote campaign to underscore the significant role that elections play in shaping global health policies and outcomes. Learn why our members are voting in their country’s elections.

The Power of Your Vote

Your vote is not just a tick on a ballot; it’s an expression of your voice and a reflection of your values. It’s a powerful tool that can help bring about change, impact policies, and shape the future of global health. This is why we urge you to exercise your right to vote.

Why We Vote: Insights from Our Members

As part of our campaign, we are sharing insights from our members about why they choose to participate in their country’s elections. Their thoughts highlight the importance of civic engagement in promoting global health.

Bismark Baafi, Ghana, is #voting because: “It is my right to vote and select leaders that make sustainable policies that will impact global health issues.”

Xinshu She, USA, is #voting as a citizen, a doctor, and a mother.

Dr. Keith Martin is #voting because democracy is fragile and needs to be protected. 

Harsha Desai, South Africa, is #voting to hold leaders accountable for the fair distribution of resources like healthcare. 

Let’s Make a Difference Together

Remember, your vote can make a significant difference. It’s a powerful way to support the causes you care about and contribute to the global health discourse. So, let’s stand together and make our voices heard. Let’s get out the vote!

Made possible by the Gates Foundation Initiative, CUGH formed a Network of Academic Advisors (NAA) as well as the State Technical Advisory Team (STAT). The NAA serves to inform federal legislators on a variety of global health topics, while the STAT focuses on doing this at the state level. If an elected official is interested in crafting legislation on a certain topic then the NAA and STAT would be a valuable local resource to assist them on this effort.

In a democracy, the power of the citizen is asserted through their vote. To address the global health challenges before us it is vital that all American citizens exercise this right and encourage others to do so too. CUGH is committed to protecting voters’ rights and increasing voter turnout. To do this we are releasing our new campaign: Global Health Votes.

Throughout the upcoming months, CUGH will be sharing information on voters’ rights and awareness. We encourage you to share this information with your network.

Every year more than 100,000 Americans are shot. Of these, 30,000 people die. This is a preventable, public health disaster and the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is addressing it with a simple, non-partisan call for action.

Please look at the Tracker to see your congressperson’s position on gun safety, which we hope will inform your decision in future elections.

Access the Senate tracker.

Access the House tracker.