Some of the most influential decision makers of today will be invited to attend the 9th Annual Global Conference on Health Promotion hosted by the World Health Organization in China November 21-25, 2016. Cities and human settlements, action across sectors, social mobilization, and health literacy will be the main topics discussed at the 2016 conference.
Bridge for Health submitted a briefing report to the conference scientific committee on how to best incorporate youth voices within these topics, and the conference itself. Bridge for Health hopes to encourage increased participation and collaboration among youth and the decision makers of today.
We recognize the value of engaging youth within this transformative conversation about the conditions required for a healthy and sustainable future. It is rare to find youth, our future world leaders, seated among today’s decision makers. We hope to change that and we are calling for your help in support as this is an issue that impacts multiple sectors and youth from around the world.
In September 2015, Bridge for Health launched #engagewithWHO campaign during the month of September. Each week, we posted a different question asking you how society may be impacting your health.
September 8th: What are the most important things that contribute to your health?
September 14th: Is work/life balance important to your health? How may this be supported?
September 20th: What are some things that we can do today that will contribute to a healthy and sustainable future?
September 27th: Who is responsible for leadership and change?
Youth were encouraged to post ideas, photos and videos using #engagewithWHO on social media until the 30th of September, 2015.
