In Memoriam: Dr. Joel G. Breman
The faculty and staff of the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Joel G. Breman who passed away on April 6, 2024.
USC Distinguished Professor
IIGH Director Sofia Gruskin appointed a USC Distinguished Professor!
Laws governing access to sexual health services and information: contents, protections, and restrictions
New Research: “Laws governing access to sexual health services and information: contents, protections, and restrictions" by IIGH Research Director Laura Ferguson, IIGH Research Program Specialist Sarah Emoto, and IIGH Director Sofia Gruskin.
New Story: “USC and HelpAge USA spotlight global aging issues at the new Capital Campus" by USC IIGH and HelpAge USA.
New Story: "USC IIGH and HelpAge USA spotlight global aging issues at the new Capital Campus" by USC IIGH and HelpAge USA.
Listening is Believing
New Article: "Listening is Believing: Can Oral History Catalyze Greater Investment in Health and Human Rights?" by IIGH Senior Program Officer Summer Peet, IIGH Director of Policy Engagement Jonathan Cohen, IIGH Research Director Laura Ferguson, and IIGH Director Sofia Gruskin.
Are Rights-Based Services Important? An Adolescent PrEP Demonstration Project in Brazil
New Publication: "Are Rights-Based Services Important? An Adolescent PrEP Demonstration Project in Brazil" by IIGH Research Director Laura Ferguson and other colleagues.
UNAIDS
IIGH in partnership with UNAIDS publish framework on understanding and addressing HIV-related inequalities.

What We Do

Research

USC IIGH collaborates with faculty and schools across USC, as well as hundreds of civil society, academic, government and UN partners around the world to conduct innovative research that transcends borders and disciplines to make a difference in the world.

Education

USC IIGH is a major center of education and training with a focus on training the next generation of global health leaders in collaboration with a range of international partners, all with a strong commitment to addressing inequalities

Policy Engagement

USC IIGH launches efforts with partners at global and local levels to contribute to and shape policy agendas to reduce health-related disparities and inequalities. Our policy engagement leverages our research and teaching to engage officials on concrete ways to embed equity and equality into policies, financing, programs, and diplomacy impacting health.