On 30 January 2023, in observance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, WHO partnered with The END Fund and The Fund Reaching the Last Mile to launch a photographic exhibition titled “Reframe neglect” at United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ).
The event was moderated by Benny Bonsu, International Olympic Committee (IOC). Stewart Simonson Director WHO office at the United Nations United Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General (UNDSG), Ellen Agler, CEO, END FundDeputy Permanent Representatives of Indonesia, HE Hari Prabowo and the United Arab Emirates, HE Mohamed Abushahab, and UNESCO Champion for Girls’ and Women’s Education Nadia Nadim highlight the need to increase collaboration and investment in NTDs to continue the trend of progress experienced during the last decade.
The opening event was attended by more than 100 multiple stakeholders, including the philanthropic and sports industries. WHO works with partners at the UN and the Friends of NTDs Group to promote this work through relevant UN processes.
The photo exhibition will remain open at the United Nations headquarters until February 12, 2023. View the exhibition hereand the interventions of the speakers here and here.
For more information, visit the World NTD Day 2023 campaign website.