Course description
The Master course on Advocacy for improved cancer control covers some of the key principles, tactics and approaches that cancer organisations can adopt in order to engage in effective cancer control advocacy in their own national settings.
Leveraging the learning, tools and insights developed specifically for the cancer control context through the UICC Cancer Advocates programme, the course offers foundational knowledge on building effective networks and coalitions, engaging key decision-makers, setting clear goals and monitoring progress.
Members who complete the course will be eligible to apply to the Cancer Advocates programme.
This course is accredited with the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE). Participants who complete the course will gain 6 credits for continuous medical education.
After completion of the course, participants will be able to:
Individuals from UICC member organisations who would like to strengthen their ability to advocate for improved cancer control in their countries.
The course is also available in Spanish and French.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: canceradvocates@uicc.org
Leveraging the learning, tools and insights developed specifically for the cancer control context through the UICC Cancer Advocates programme, the course offers foundational knowledge on building effective networks and coalitions, engaging key decision-makers, setting clear goals and monitoring progress.
Members who complete the course will be eligible to apply to the Cancer Advocates programme.
This course is accredited with the Accreditation Council of Oncology in Europe (ACOE). Participants who complete the course will gain 6 credits for continuous medical education.
After completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe key principles in mapping coalition members and shaping a shared agenda.
- Describe key stages of developing an advocacy strategy.
- Develop compelling advocacy messages and identify relevant activities.
- Understand budget advocacy, and how to engage in it at the national level.
- Know how to establish a monitoring, evaluation & learning framework and its importance in achieving advocacy goals.
Individuals from UICC member organisations who would like to strengthen their ability to advocate for improved cancer control in their countries.
The course is also available in Spanish and French.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: canceradvocates@uicc.org
