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01 September 2015

World Cancer Day 2016 Campaign officially launches on Friday 4 September 2015!

We are delighted to invite you to the official 2016 World Cancer Day campaign launch via a special webinar.

Taking place on Friday 4 September 2015, the webinar will be hosted twice during the day to cover all timezones: 

Geneva/Paris/Amsterdam time 
CEST (UTC/GMT+2)

Geneva/Paris/Amsterdam time
CEST (UTC/GMT+2)

During this webinar we will:

  • Introduce you to the campaign theme and related key messages
  • Present the exciting new three-year campaign structure and objectives
  • Give you tips on how to mark the day and engage different stakeholders

Participants will be able to send questions and provide feedback during the presentation itself and the dedicated Q&A time at the end.

The slides and recording will be made available on UICC's website and social media platforms shortly after the webinar.

Want to actively contribute to World Cancer Day? You can help us by:

  • Translating the 2016 campaign materials
  • Inviting a broader network to join the webinar
  • Sharing your plans with us ahead of time
  • Volunteering/partnering with your local organisations to organise an event
  • Donating money to help increase the impact of the global campaign

For more information, or if you are interested in contributing to any of the above activities, please contact us at info@worldcancerday.org

For regular updates on the campaign and activities, please visit worldcancerday.org

If you wish to stay informed about the latest news regarding World Cancer Day 2016, please sign up to our eBlast here

Join the global conversation on social media:

facebook.com/worldcancerday
Instagram: @worldcancerday
#WorldCancerDay #WeCanICan

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