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INTROducTION To UICC UNION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANCER CONTROL union for interNational Cancer Control uicc aims In 2008, UICC members highlighted the challenge we face by publishing a set of targets for 2020 to stop, if not reverse, the growth in cancer deaths. UICC members individually and collectively undertake actions to support delivery of these targets, as documented in the World Cancer Declaration. World Cancer Declaration The World Cancer Declaration is a call to action to significantly reduce the global cancer burden. It is a joint statement from civil society, government officials, public health experts and cancer advocates from around the world and outlines 11 targets to be achieved by 2020. The targets include: A call for all countries to have an effective national cancer control plan in place; Founded in 1933, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is the largest cancer fighting organisation of its kind, with more than 380 member organisations across 120 countries. Significant drops in global tobacco consumption, obesity and alcohol intake; Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is the leading non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-sectarian cancer organisation. Universal availability of effective pain relief; UICC’s mission is to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations. Gives everyone concerned a long-term vision and clearly outlines the steps that need to be taken to reduce the global cancer burden. Universal vaccination programmes against cancer causing infections; Increasing the number of cancers diagnosed through screening and early detection; Major improvements in global cancer survival rates. The Declaration: Allows individuals to demonstrate their support through signing the declaration. Helps UICC advocate for governments to place cancer at the top of their agendas and match this with commitment and resources. Guides UICC’s activities to support the delivery of the organisation’s mission. TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER SIGN NOW FOR A CANCER FREE WORLD www.uicc.org/declaration The UICC World Cancer Declaration Fund The World Cancer Declaration Fund has been created to support global activities which will deliver the World Cancer Declaration targets. Any organisation, individual or company can support the delivery of the Declaration by donating to the Fund and know that their financial support will make a difference in the fight against cancer. A VISIONARY CAMPAIGN... UICC is committed to delivering the targets of the World Cancer Declaration through strategic partnerships involving members and other institutions interested in fighting cancer. Together we aim to save millions of lives by focusing on what needs to be done by taking the lead in: RAISING AWARENESS AND EDUCATION UICC has expertise in planning and managing educational activities on a global scale. World Cancer Day: is coordinated by UICC on 4 February each year. Together with its members and the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), UICC aims to raise awareness of cancer prevention worldwide. International Cancer Fellowships: UICC facilitates the professional development of cancer investigators, clinicians, nurses, cancer society staff and volunteers by giving individuals the opportunity to travel to other parts of the world to learn new skills to take back to their own country or organisation. The programme has been highly successful with over 6,000 fellowships awarded in the last 20 years. GLOBAL NETWORK OF INFLUENCE UICC continues to use its unique position as a leading NGO to press governments to address cancer globally, coordinating its advocacy efforts across all its members in every country. UICC gives the cancer world a single and compelling voice to be heard by all political decision-makers. Additionally, UICC works with the International Diabetes Federation, the World Heart Federation and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease to ensure that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are recognised in the Millennium Development Goals. The UICC and its advocacy partners, which form the NCD Alliance, are delighted that the UN has agreed to meet in a High Level Summit in September 2011 to discuss NCDs. This pivotal event provides an opportunity to increase the global political priority given to cancer, raise awareness about prevention and treatment and mobilise the international community to take action. There has been only one UN General Assembly Special Session focused on health since 1947. The announcement of this High Level Summit on NCDs is an unprecedented step in the fight against cancer and represents an opportunity for our generation to help future generations. TAKING ACTION WHERE IT MATTERS UICC’s global network of members gives it a unique platform to distribute resources rapidly to those organisations that can make a difference in their own country or region. It builds on member knowledge to guarantee the safe distribution of funds to those who need it most. UICC takes the lead on global programmes that demand international coordination, advocacy efforts, cross-country management and the delivery of local solutions to meet local needs. The current global programmes include: · My Child Matters , which addresses childhood cancer, · the Capacity Building Fund, which helps resource- constrained countries improve their cancer control capabilities, · the Cervical Cancer Initiative, helping to fight cervical cancer globally, · and GAPRI (Global Access to Pain Relief Initiative), which seeks to deliver effective pain relief to those in need. The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit: The summit is an annual one-day event, which convenes key players in the cancer world, health ministers and leaders of international businesses to assess progress in the delivery of the Declaration targets and to plan the next steps. World Cancer Congress: Held every two years, the Congress brings together the world’s leaders in the fight against cancer to share knowledge and learn from each other. Participants focus on transforming the latest knowledge into strategies that can be implemented worldwide to reduce the cancer burden. About UICC A Membership organisation Nearly 80 years ago, cancer researchers recognised the need to share knowledge and expertise globally and so founded UICC - the Union for international cancer control. Since then, UICC has grown to embrace member organisations engaged in all aspects of cancer prevention and control, including: voluntary cancer societies, research and treatment centres, public health authorities, patient support networks, advocacy groups and ministries of health. Governance UICC is governed by its member organisations, which meet in a general assembly, held in conjunction with the World Cancer Congress, every two years. Between assemblies, a board of 17 directors, elected by the General Assembly, act as the executive body of UICC. Publications: • In 1953, UICC adopted the TNM classification of malignant tumours created by Dr Pierre Denoix. • Today, TNM is the global standard for cancer staging, and through the TNM classification project led by Dr Leslie Sobin and Dr Mary Gospodarowicz, UICC regularly reviews and updates it. • UICC also publishes the Manual of Clinical Oncology, a concise and accessible reference tool on cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. • The International Journal of Cancer, UICC’s official journal, is a leading publication in experimental and clinical cancer research. It is renowned for publishing epidemiological studies from around the world, to a magnitude not found anywhere else in oncologyrelated literature. • All these publications are available through the Wiley-Blackwell website: www.wileyanduicc.com • UICC also publishes expert reports within the theme of cancer prevention, visit: www.uicc.org for more information. Working in partnership UICC works closely with key international UN agencies including: the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT), and has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). In addition to this, UICC offers corporate partners a unique opportunity to demonstrate social responsibility on a global scale. Useful links UICC website: www.uicc.org World Cancer Declaration: www.uicc.org/declaration World Cancer Congress: www.worldcancercongress.org