12/01/2026
I had the pleasure of presenting my Abstract “Assessment of the Disparityand Impact of rheumatology care in Africa” at The 3rd UNITAR International Research Conference, held in the United Nations House Brussels, Belgium on 3 - 4 December 2025
The Conference brought together a global community of researchers, practitioners, and learners committed to advancing capacities aligned with UN and the UN sustainable development goals .
Through interdisciplinary dialogue, the conference explored how evidence-based knowledge can empower individuals (SO1), strengthen institutions (SO2), and reinforce the development of robust learning ecosystems (SO3) in support of the 2030 Agenda, the Pact for the Future, and the broader aims of UN 2.0.
Participants engaged in exchanges that connected academic insights with real-world needs, underscoring the critical role of universities, experts, and public institutions in shaping innovative and ethical solutions to global challenges.
Discussions highlighted digital transformation, the expansion of accessible and future-oriented learning, and the importance of shared platforms that enhance UN capacity-building efforts and promote best practices (SO4).
During the conference and reaffirmed the value of collaborative research, cross-sector partnerships, and collective learning in driving resilient, informed, and forward-looking societies.