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The Ottawa Charter turns forty
An October conference revisits health promotion through law, equity and rights.
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The context
What the reporting shows
The Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics has announced a conference for October 20–21, 2026. Participants will examine the legacy of the 1986 Ottawa Charter and its relevance today. This is an upcoming event as of the September reporting cutoff; registration and programme details are on the source page.
The stakeholder lens
Who this work touches
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The takeaway
A question to carry forward
For alumni readers, the useful next step is to follow the original reporting for names, dates and outcomes. This digest adds an editorial frame while keeping the source page as the authority.
Source reporting
Upcoming Conference: Health Promotion, Equity and Rights – The Ottawa Charter at 40
Original summary by Alumni Digest, based on public source reporting. This independent publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Ottawa. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before broader reuse.
