Vision and Purposes​

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The Global Society on Migration, Ethnicity, Race and Health (MERH) is an actual and virtual meeting point for professionals and affiliated organizations, dedicated to the advancement of health and the promotion of equality and diversity. Our work focuses on protecting and improving the health of migrants and minimizing health differences between ethnic/racial groups in any and all parts of the world, by promoting research, enhancing understanding, disseminating information and advocating for beneficial change. Since its inception, the main purpose has been to organize a world congress every 3–4 years.

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It was founded after the first World Congress in 2018 and was registered on 26 July 2021 as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), No. SC051149. It is subject to United Kingdom legislation under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, requiring it to fulfil its charitable purposes and giving it the powers to do so in appropriate ways, including by raising and using funds.

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The Society is led by a President and governed by a Board of Trustees according to an agreed constitution and related policies. The Board of Trustees works closely with an International Advisory Council and the Conference Executive Committee. All decisions pertaining to GSMERH are made by the Board of Trustees.​​​