The SIOP Advocacy Committee aims to map existing advocacy materials to build structured and accessible collection of campaign materials for member use. We welcome you to submit resources for review which you feel would be useful and relevant to our members.
Raising Public Awareness
These resources are designed to help you shine a spotlight on childhood cancer through public-facing campaigns and observances. Whether you’re planning an event around the Gold Ribbon, engaging your community during Childhood Cancer Awareness Days, or aligning your efforts with key international dates, these tools can help you amplify your message, increase visibility, and mobilise support.
International Childhood Cancer Day
15 February
Oncothon 24-Hr Fundraising Webinar
15 February
Gold September: Awareness Month
September
London Global Cancer Week
November
Engaging with Policy Decision-Makers
These resources provide practical guidance and proven strategies to help you influence policy and drive change. Whether you’re meeting with government officials, contributing to national cancer plans, or advocating for better access to care, these tools are designed to support SIOP members in effectively engaging with decision-makers and making the case for childhood cancer as a global health priority.
78th World Health Assembly Constituency Statement: Childhood Cancers and Other Rare & Life-Threatening Childhood NCDs
A joint statement by SIOP highlighting the importance of including childhood cancers in global NCD agendas. Useful for engaging with health authorities to show alignment with WHO priorities and advocate for stronger policy inclusion.
Joint Call to Action: Elevating Childhood Cancer in the Global NCD Agenda
A unified response to the 2025 Zero Draft Political Declaration urging explicit inclusion of children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases in global NCD strategies. Useful for members advocating to governments during UN and WHO negotiations or referencing high-level gaps in current NCD commitments.
