Global influencers and leaders in cancer control and public health from around the world and from across governments, UN agencies, academia, non-profit organisations and private sectors will convene in order to explore how the cancer community works with and encourages governments to invest in cancer control and be innovative in their approach so they can better understand their cancer burden, improve prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer.

On World Cancer Day people around the world collaborate towards a shared vision: a world where millions of cancer deaths are prevented and access to life-saving treatment and care.

World Cancer Day every 4 February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). By raising worldwide awareness, improving education and catalysing personal, collective and government action, we're working together to reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved and access to life-saving cancer treatment and care is equal for all - no matter who you are or where you live. 

The Cervical Cancer Action for Elimination (CCAE) launched a new website for the global civil society network to support the implementation of the WHO’s Global Strategy towards the elimination of Cervical Cancer, focused on the HPV vaccination, screening and treatment of precancerous lesions, and treatment and palliative care for invasive cancers.

The actions and impact from this year's World Cancer Day have been detailed in two separate reports, highlighting the visible support and enthusiasm for the day as supporters marked its 20th anniversary.

Read reflections by Thuy Khuc-Bilon, World Cancer Day Campaign Manager, on progress made since World Cancer Day was first created.