Posted on behalf of Irv Rootman and Katie Copeland of Bridge for Health

Colleagues and friends,

Some of the most influential decision makers of today will be invited to attend the  9th Annual Global Conference on Health Promotion hosted by the World Health Organization in China November 21-25, 2016. Cities and human settlements, action across sectors, social mobilization, and health literacy will be the main topics discussed at the 2016 conference. Bridge for Health, a local and global network focused on citizen engagement is submitting a briefing report to the conference scientific committee on how to best incorporate youth voices within these topics, and the conference itself. Bridge for Health hopes to encourage increased participation and collaboration among youth and the decision makers of today. We recognize the value of engaging youth within this transformative conversation about the conditions required for a healthy and sustainable future. It is rare to find youth, our future world leaders, seated among today's decision makers. We hope to change that and we are calling for your help in support as this is an issue that impacts multiple sectors and youth from around the world.

Until the end of  September 2015, you can help give youth a voice through your (or your organization's) social media platforms. Faculty members at universities & colleges are encouraged to share this with your students so that we can have broad representation across disciplines and sectors.
Youth are encouraged to post ideas, photos and videos using #engagewithWHO on social media until the 30th of September, 2015.

More info here: http://www.bridgeforhealth.org/www/bridge/engagewithwho/

If you would like a poster of any more information please do not hesitate to contact Katie Copeland, Campaign Coordinator
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Thank you,
Irving Rootman
Global Advisor, Bridge for Health

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