Description: The 1st World Conference on Health in Detention, organized by the ICRC, aimed to address the comprehensive health challenges faced by individuals in detention globally.

Challenge: Coordinating a pioneering international event that brings together diverse stakeholders from over 80 countries to discuss and improve health outcomes in detention settings​

Goals: To improve policies and practices in health in detention by leveraging experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhancing understanding and implementation of international standards​.

Event Planning and Coordination: Engaged with multiple partners and stakeholders to develop the conference program, managed logistical arrangements, and facilitated content delivery focused on digital transformation and public health integration.

Communication Strategy: Implemented both internal and external communication strategies to promote the event, engage participants, and disseminate information pre- and post-conference​.

Pre-conference: Extensive planning over nearly a year, including stakeholder meetings, strategic partnerships, and content development.

During Conference: Managed sessions that covered a wide range of topics related to health in detention, facilitated discussions, and ensured smooth logistical execution over the three-day event​.

Participant Engagement: Attracted 400 participants from various regions, indicating a high level of global interest and engagement.

Outcome Achievement: Successfully met the conference objectives, which included enhancing stakeholder knowledge and promoting a collaborative approach to health in detention settings​.

Strategic Adjustments: Identified the need for more focused follow-up actions to implement the recommendations discussed during the conference.

Future Plans: Plans to organize subsequent conferences or meetings to monitor progress on the implementation of strategies discussed and to continue promoting health in detention as a component of public health​.