Chonnam National University Holds Academic Conference on "International Migration and Public Health for Migrants"

Chonnam National University Global Diaspora Research Institute (Director Kyunghak Kim) jointly held an international academic conference with the Chonnam National University BK21 International Migration and Diaspora Innovative Talent Education Research Group and Konkuk University Migration and Social Integration Research Institute. Provided by Chonnam National University

Chonnam National University announced on the 13th that the Global Diaspora Research Institute (Director: Kim Kyunghak), together with the Chonnam National University BK21 Education and Research Group for Innovative Talents in International Migration and Diaspora, and the Konkuk University Institute for Migration and Social Integration, jointly held an international academic conference.

The academic conference, held on the 12th under the theme "International Migration and Public Health for Migrants: Current Issues and Challenges," was organized to review domestic and international policies and practical cases regarding public health for migrants, and to seek policy measures to guarantee and promote the health rights of migrants.

More than 40 experts and graduate students researching migrant health issues from countries including Korea, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Japan participated in the conference and engaged in lively discussions.

The main presentation topics included: ▲Community-based health interventions for Korean immigrants in the United States ▲The health status of Canadian immigrants before and after the COVID-19 pandemic ▲Analysis of healthcare utilization among Korean immigrants in Australia and New Zealand ▲Establishing immigrant-friendly medical services in Japanese local communities ▲Sexual and reproductive health and rights of migrant women residing in Japan ▲Awareness of industrial safety and health data among migrant workers in the manufacturing sector in Gwangju Metropolitan City ▲The necessity of birth registration for foreign children, among a total of 12 presentations and discussions.

Professor Andre Renzaho (Western Sydney University, Australia) delivered a keynote lecture on "Addressing Health Inequalities Related to Migration: Trends, Myths, and Realities in a Changing World."

Professor Andre emphasized, "Migrants are valuable human assets in the social, economic, and cultural aspects of the host country," and added, "To maximize their contributions, it is essential to break stereotypes about migrants and promote social integration through innovative and flexible policies."

Director Kim Kyunghak stated, "The health issues of migrants go beyond the individual level and are directly linked to the sustainable development of the community," and added, "We must create a more inclusive community not only through cooperation among local governments, universities, civil society, and healthcare institutions, but also through communication and coexistence between migrants and native residents."

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