Landscaping the engagement of cancer organisations in HPV vaccination

As part of its focus on women’s cancers, specifically in supporting the implementation of the WHO Global Strategy for the elimination of cervical cancer, UICC engaged in a situational analysis of civil society organisations’ (CSOs) role in increasing access to, and uptake of HPV vaccination in low- and middle countries. The objective was to build on existing momentum to accelerate access and coverage of the vaccine, through a better understanding of the role played by local CSOs in ensuring that the vaccine reaches all populations, as well as how to encourage CSOs in advocating, raising awareness and mobilising communities to address main barriers such as mis- and disinformation about the vaccine.

The landscaping, based on a mixed methods approach – including a literature review, a survey as well as 50 key informant interviews - generated knowledge about current and potential engagement, including barriers and facilitators, for CSOs to act towards access to HPV vaccination. It also identified key needs for support to inform a future portfolio of learning and development opportunities dedicated to address these needs. Preliminary findings were presented to CSOs’ representatives during two Virtual Dialogues (one in English, one in French) for a feedback loop. Nine case studies were co-authored with CSOs’ representatives from all regions.   

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the Global Strategy, on 17 November 2023, the Summary was launched in three languages (English, French, Spanish) along with the nine case studies. UICC is also working with its members and partners to explore future activities to respond to needs identified by CSOs in this landscaping.  

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