IAHW 2020
International Adolescent Health Week 2020 celebrations all over the world were altered and adapted due to the Covid19 pandemic. Hundreds of organizations planned to celebrate adolescent health and well being with community events, online activities, and advocacy. What could still go on, went on and what could be adapted to be a virtual event, was adapted. But mostly what happened is that all over the world, communities pulled together in advance of IAHW2020 to champion for their young pople. Next year, IAHW will be 21-27 March, so mark your calendars.
Although in person events were canceled, there were some wonderful digital events. A few examples are below:
- Webinar Recording hosted by the State Adolescent Health Resource Center and the National Network of State Adolescent Health Coordinators.
- Missouri's Connect with Me campaign and Conversation Starter Cards (in English and Spanish) are a great tool to develop a deeper relationship and connection with youth in your life. Download each topic area, like Relationships, Mental Health and Growing Up for example, or a full deck of cards, by visiting the "Cards" page.
- Adolescent Sexual Health Webinar hosted by the UNESCO Education & Health Chair.
- "Adolescence et sexualité: parlons-en! " Monday March 16 from 18.00 to 19.00 (France) and will be freely accessible to all. Updated information.
- The AACCI has already kicked off a several month initiative starting with IAHW.
- Enjoy what their partners have done for local adolescents here.
Special thanks to the AACCI for creating this IAHW2020 video