Please find as follows links to advocacy resources:
No more hiding: Tobacco Control Campaign
Australian tobacco control organisation, Quit, recently launched a new social media campaign to coincide with the introduction of plain packagaing and new larger graphic health warnings in Australia. The messages are relevant for all smokers globally:http://www.nomorehiding.com.au/
A Junk‐Free Childhood 2012: Marketing foods and beverages to children in Europe
Advertising of junk food continues to undermine children’s health despite the food industry’s promises that they would restrict their marketing activities, according to a new report: "A Junk‐Free Childhood 2012: Marketing foods and beverages to children in Europe"
published by the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO).
View the report here
Cancer Awareness and Prevention Posters for Africa
The Africa Oxford Cancer Foundation (AfrOx) and the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), together with UICC, have launched a series of cancer prevention and awareness posters that have been designed for use in Africa. The series of posters provide:
- Advice on how you can reduce your risk of cancer, and other non-communicable and chronic diseases by making sample health and lifestyle changes.
- Information for the general public on early signs and symptons of breast, prostate, cervical and childhood cancers.
- Information for women on how to carry out a breast self examination
The posters are available in English, French and Swahili, and are free to download here
Cancer Advocacy Training Toolkit for Africa
This toolkit, which has been produced through a collaboration between the Africa Oxford Cancer Foundation (AfrOx), African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), provides a resource to demonstrate the many ways that individuals can be involved in advocacy to help improve cancer care in Africa. The toolkit covers important topics including: (a) the development of an advocacy plan; (b) working with governments; (c) awareness raising events and resources; and (d) how to secure funding. It has been tailored specifically to the needs of African cancer advocates and draws on case studies and examples of successful pilots in Africa.
A copy of the toolkit can be downloaded on the right
PAHO Health and Sustainable Development Toolkit
From June 20th to 22nd 2012, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) will take place. The Regional Office of the World Health Organization for the American Region (PAHO) developed theHealth and Sustainable Development Toolkit with the objective to strengthen advocacy efforts aiming at scaling up Health and Sustainable Development programs and to advocate for changes to national policy and service delivery guidelines. The purpose of the toolkit is to assist those working in health and sustainable development who are interested in accessing tools and best practices. It will provide answers to basic questions around Rio+20, how to join and where to obtain more resources.
View the toolkit here
IPPF Handbook for Advocacy Planning
In 2010, The International Planned Parenthood Federation published a practical guide to support advocates in their planning, development and implementation of advocacy activities. It provides a hands-on step-by-step guide to designing effective advocacy projects supported by practical material and support documents. The handbook can be applied by advocates of different areas of interest and is therefore a valuable addition to our advocacy toolkit.
View the IPPF guide here