Young Leaders programme

International Engagement

UICC Young Leaders start their journey at the invitation-only World Cancer Leaders' Summit and attend the World Cancer Congress the following year. They also participate in other relevant UICC events, such as World Cancer Day and UICC's Virtual Dialogues. These opportunites enable Young Leaders to:

• raise their profiles through dedicated activities at UICC events;

• network with cancer control leaders and organisations;
• improve their knowledge of the latest developments in global cancer control.

Learning and Collaboration

• Opportunity to engage in small group work on a key priority area in global cancer control leading to specific advocacy or knowledge deliverables, such as a call to action, policy paper, opinion piece, a micro-course, podcasts series, or similar.
• Access to dedicated online classes and virtual meetings to gain insights from experts on global cancer control and leadership themes, as well as share own work with peers and the broader Young Leaders Alumni network.

Individual Support

Each Young Leader will have a point of contact at the UICC secretariat in Geneva who will provide them with individual support throughout the year including:

• individual needs assessment and mapping of opportunities;
• connection with relevant members of UICC’s extensive network;
• opportunities to increase profile through UICC's programmes, website and social media;
• tailored assistance to leverage the full range of capacity building opportunities available at UICC in line with their interests and expertise.