Health as a critical issue in the UN system: The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Dr Adams will talk through the critical role Geneva- based health organisations play in ensuring that health is a critical issue in the UN system.

UICC unites and supports the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity, and ensure that cancer control continues to be a priority in the world health and development agenda.

Founded in 1933 and based in Geneva, Switzerland, UICC is the largest and oldest international cancer organisation. With over 1200 member organisations in more than 170 countries, UICC represents the world’s major cancer societies, ministries of health and patient groups and includes influential policy makers, researchers and experts in cancer prevention and control. UICC also boasts more than 50 strategic partners.

In the past 5 years UICC has won several international awards in recognition of its excellence in membership engagement, event management and its web and social media delivery.