Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action 2022
17 November 2022
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This November 17, 2022, we will mark the second anniversary of a historic movement, celebrating the first time the world committed to eliminate a cancer.
In 2020, the World Health Organization launched the Global strategy to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a public health problem, with a resolution passed by 194 countries.
This November 17th, the countdown to elimination continues
Worldwide leaders, survivors, advocates, partners, and stakeholders will call for action to eliminate cervical cancer through dialogue. Together, we will share stories and educational resources to screen, prevent, treat, and ultimately eliminate cervical cancer.
Together, we are reminding the world that everyone can contribute, every community matters, and every country can eliminate cervical cancer.
On November 17th you joined the movement and took action to:
Let us know how you joined the global day of action by sharing your stories and photos from the day.
Then check here for the latest updates on activities from around the world.
Illuminate the cause
Thank you for drawing attention to the cause and helping to educate others about cervical cancer.
Let us know what local monuments and landmarks you illuminated by sharing your pictures and Tweeting #GlowTeal # CervicalCancer @WHO @DrNonoSimelela
Activities and events
Survivors, advocates, partners and stakeholders called for action to eliminate cervical cancer through local, national and regional events. Together, you shared research, stories and educational resources to screen, prevent, treat and ultimately eliminate cervical cancer.
Let us know what activities and events you hosted by Tweeting #CervicalCancer @WHO @DrNonoSimelela
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Icó Tóth, Cervical Cancer Survivor
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Join the Global Conversation. Tag @WHO and @DrNonoSimelela
Find out how your community took action as the world went teal on November 17. Learn more about day of action activities and illumination events in your region here.
Disclaimer: The activities listed have been shared by local communities and organizations joining in the day of action. Inclusion of activities on the platform is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the World Health Organization.