UN teams take action on World Health Day

The WAGGGS UN teams ensure that the voice of girls and young women counts at the United Nations. The teams, established several decades ago, are based in Geneva, Nairobi, New York, Paris, Rome and Vienna.

 

On World Health Day each team is taking action at the UN agencies based in their city – for example the UN team in Rome organises an activity with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and the team in Paris with UNESCO. Have a look at the team reports on their amazing actions.

 

WAGGGS’ advocacy focus on adolescent health stems from a survey conducted among its members. WAGGGS asked about issues that concern them and affect their lives and on which topics they want WAGGGS to speak out and take action at global level. Health issues such as HIV and AIDS, malnutrition and drug abuse were primary concerns among the members surveyed. In response WAGGGS’ seven key messages on adolescent health were launched as part of the new advocacy campaign in 2005.

What you can do?

If you live in one of the six cities where WAGGGS has a UN team – you can become a team member. For more information write to Bernadette Fischler, Communications officer, bernadette@wagggsworld.org

 

Get involved in WAGGGS advocacy work and help improve the health of girls and young women around the world. Have a look at Our Voice to find inspiration for advocacy projects and see take action for more ideas.

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