The Halifax Declaration: protecting health, dignity, and human rights in an era of forced displacement

The 2025 International Refugee and Migration Health Conference (IRMHC) convened 614 health professionals, scholars, students, advocates, artists, and community leaders in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada—a historic site of migration and refuge.1 The conference addressed critical themes in the health of forcibly displaced people, including mental and physical health, reproductive justice, infectious diseases, primary care innovation, child and adolescent health, and health equity.

More informations: Hallifax Declaration Lancet 2025