Global launch of A Call to Action: The Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
A call to action: the global launch of the second Lancet commission on adolescent health and wellbeing will take place as an official side event to the World Health Assembly 2025.Â
đź“… Date: Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
⏰ Time: 18:00 – 20:00 CEST
đź“Ť Location: President Wilson Hotel Ballroom, Geneva
The investments made in this generation of adolescents will determine our human and planetary futures, for good or for ill. The time to act is now.
This is an in-person event with limited capacity. Please click the button below to complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form to be considered for attendance. Submitting an EOI does not guarantee a spot; we will aim to confirm attendance the week of May 5 with rolling confirmations thereafter. Simultaneous translations will be available in French and Spanish.
* French and Spanish EOI coming soon!Â
Agenda
At this global launch, Commissioners*, esteemed speakers and panel members will discuss the key findings and recommendations to ensure a more just society, and create a healthier and more productive planet. Panel discussions will be followed by Q&A from the audience.
Join a full panel of distinguished speakers, including
- Dr Richard Horton, Lancet Editor in Chief
- Professor Sarah Baird*, Lancet Commission Chair, George Washington University
- Dr Shakira Choonara*, Lancet Youth Commissioner
- David Imbago*, Lancet Youth Commissioner, Children’s Investment Fund Foundation
- Nikita Ghodke, Youth Advocate
- Surabhi Dogra*, Lancet Youth Commissioner
- Dr Sabine Kleinert, Lancet Deputy Editor
Event moderators: Femi Oke and Dr Prerna Banati*
We strongly encourage in-person attendance. However, if you are unable to join us in Geneva, a livestream option will be available.
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