From: <b class="gmail_sendername">PHM Global Secretariat</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:globalsecretariat@phmovement.org">globalsecretariat@phmovement.org</a>></span><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div dir="ltr">
Please find below a letter from the PHM Global Steering Council Co Chairs.<br><br>For French: <a href="http://www.phmovement.org/sites/www.phmovement.org/files/Francais%20Bangkok%20SC.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> - For Spanish: <a href="http://www.phmovement.org/sites/www.phmovement.org/files/Spanish%20Bangkok%20SC.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> - For Arabic: <a href="http://www.phmovement.org/sites/www.phmovement.org/files/Arabic%20Bangkok%20SC.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> - For English: see below or <a href="http://www.phmovement.org/sites/www.phmovement.org/files/English%20Bangkok%20SC.pdf" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a><br>
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<p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Dear friends,</i></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i></i></span></p>
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</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>The recently concluded PHM
Steering Council (SC) meeting (Bangkok, Jan 27-28) marked a new stage in the
development of the People’s Health Movement.</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>The regional reports which were
presented at the SC meeting described many diverse initiatives being undertaken
by PHM country circles, as well as the global programs such as the International
People’s Health University (IPHU) and the Global Health Watch (GHW), giving a new
reality to the vision of the People’s Charter for Health. These are very
encouraging times, but we have a long way to go before the goals and objectives
articulated in the Charter are achieved.</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>With the appointment of a new
Coordinating Commission (CoCo) the governance renewal process 2012 is
finished. In the days following PHA3 in Cape Town in July 2012, we inaugurated
a new and more representative Steering Council with a welcome infusion of young
blood. The new CoCo, elected at the recent Bangkok SC meeting includes three
members from the previous CoCo and four new members. We have achieved a good
balance between rejuvenation and continuity with greater representation of
women. At this SC meeting we also launched PHM’s new Global Advisory Council
comprising some of our senior members, including many of the activists who
conceived the first People’s Health Assembly and brought it to reality in Savar
in December 2000. </i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Among the more difficult agenda
items at the recent SC meeting were the financial report, the draft budget for
PHM Global and the fund raising strategy. The good news is that the costs
associated with PHA 3 have been covered and we do not have any debts .
However, it is a matter of urgent concern that our funds are very low and, until
and unless we can raise further funds, our activities will be quite restricted.
(More on this shortly).</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>The SC has identified ‘movement
building’ as one of the top priorities for the next period. This was highlighted
in the PHA3 Call to Action and underlined again by the SC as this is also the
main vision of PHM. In particular, we are looking towards a number of
initiatives aimed at strengthening country circles, local chapters and regional
coordination and bringing in newer networks representing diverse issues. Our aim
is to make the initiatives and leadership at the various levels truly
gender representative and to ensure that we are able to sustain and
further strengthen the areas where we have been able to make progress till now
and at the same time boost others with collective efforts. With the focus on
greater and equal progress and health for all we welcome your suggestions and
hope to receive your support .</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>The renewal of the SC and the
CoCo is a moment for us to acknowledge the leadership of PHM in the recently
concluded period. In particular, we thank Fran Baum and Prem John who have
co-chaired the SC and CoCo since PHA2 in Cuenca in 2005. They have steered PHM
through some tricky waters to a much stronger position. Thanks also to the
other retiring members of the SC and the CoCo and to all of the wonderful
comrades who have contributed so much to the development of PHM to this point.</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>We, and all of the members of the
new CoCo and the new SC, are fully aware of the responsibilities we carry and
of the high standards which have been set by others before us.</i></span></p><i>
</i><div style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span> </div><div style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Yours in the spirit of the
Charter,</i></span></div><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Sarojini N and David Legge
(Co-chairs PHM Global from Jan 2013)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>PS. We will circulate a more
detailed report of the Steering Committee meeting shortly.</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>PPS. The names of the new SC
members and CoCo members are as follows. </i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></b></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><i><b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">SC and CoCo:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></i></p>
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</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Sarojini Nadimpali (Co chair and
CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>David Legge (Co chair and CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Fran Baum (CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Wim De Ceukelaire (CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>David Sanders (CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Mauricio Torres (CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Camila Giugliani (CoCo)</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Delen de la Paz</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Chiara Bodini</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Vivi Camacho</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Hugo Icu</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Leigh Heynes</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Rudolf Abugnaba</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Ghassan Hamdan</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Qasem Chowdhury</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Claudio Schuftan </i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>John Mahama</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Goppakumar Kappoori</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Tim Reed</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Andreas Wulf</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></b></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><i><b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US">Ex officio:</span></b><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></i></p>
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</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"></span></p><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Bridget Lloyd</i></span></p>
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</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Hani Serag</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i>Amit Sengupta</i></span></p><i>
</i><p style="line-height:normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11pt" lang="EN-US"><i> </i></span></p><div><i>--<br>Global Secretariat<br>People's Health Movement (PHM)<br>Email: </i><a href="mailto:globalsecretariat@phmovement.org" target="_blank"><i>globalsecretariat@phmovement.org</i></a><br>
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