Today the WHO Youth Council launched its first Youth Declaration on Creating Healthy Societies: Building well-being, resilience, and trust today at the World Health Summit in Berlin.
The Declaration calls for the collective efforts of government, academia, the private sector, civil society organizations and individuals to help build healthy, resilient societies grounded in trust and well-being. There are three priority areas outlined in the Declaration:
The DTH-Lab is a member of the WHO Youth Council which includes 23 youth organisations from around the world. The Lab played an integral role in writing the declaration with other members of the Youth Council over an eight month long process.
Aferdita Bytyqi, DTH-Lab Executive Director said:
“We are proud to have been involved in this important process, working alongside our fellow Youth Council members and Bertelsmann Stiftung. Youth engagement is central to our work and the Youth Declaration sets out clear actions to ensure young people play an active role in shaping their health and their futures.”
We encourage you to endorse the Declaration today and join the WHO Youth Council in amplifying the 10 calls to action to decision makers globally.
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Tomiwa Akinsanya, Project Coordinator at the Digital Transformations for Health Lab, is passionate about using digital technologies and innovative behavioral sciences to enhance global youth health. Tomiwa has worked with respected organizations dedicated to advancing digital health and youth well-being globally. With almost a decade of experience, a B.Sc in Physiology and a Masters in Public Health, she applies specialized skills in research, project management, communication, stakeholder management, and advocacy to improve health systems for the benefit of all. Her core values are aligned with Innovation, Empathy, Creativity, Integirty, Team Work and Excellence.
