Advocacy

Lobbying on Capitol Hill Taught Me the Power of Showing Up

In the middle of midterm exams, College Ambassador Rani Chor came to D.C. to advocate for global immunization programs with Shot@Life. Here's her perspective on why advocacy is more important than ever.

From Childhood to Motherhood: Gender Equity and Immunization

Women face significant barriers to healthcare while simultaneously making up the backbone of the global health workforce. But there is a solution: empowering women through equitable vaccine access can be a catalyst for change in both global health and gender equality.

I was a refugee. Today, I am an advocate.

Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Shot@Life Champion Michael-Olivier Lungu experienced firsthand the dangers of infectious diseases and the need for global health programs to keep kids safe. Here is his advocacy story.

Statement on Initiation of U.S. Withdrawal from the World Health Organization

America and the WHO: An Essential Partnership

With continued U.S. leadership in the World Health Organization in doubt, it’s time to remember that this longstanding partnership has made our world—and our country—healthier and more secure.

Community Health Workers Are Critical To Providing Care

In many countries, community health workers are they key to ensuring health services reach the most isolated and the most vulnerable.

World Polio Day 2024

Today, we celebrate UN Day and World Polio Day, and recognize the progress made towards eradicating polio—in large part through the international cooperation made possible by the UN.