WCA's 2000 Report to the United Nations

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WCA's 2000 Report to the United Nations
Department of Public Information

The following report was submitted to the United Nations DPI by Dr. Christopher Kent on behalf of the WCA . It summarizes the WCA's UN-related activities and efforts during the year 2000.

Mr. Paul Hoeffel, Chief NGO Section
Department of Public Information
Room S-1070L
United Nations
New York, NY 10017

Dear Mr. Hoeffel;

On the occasion of the second anniversary of our affiliation with the Department of Public Information, the World Chiropractic Alliance is pleased to offer the following report of our activities to promote knowledge of the United Nations' principles and activities.

PUBLICATIONS

The Chiropractic Journal is a monthly publication with a readership of approximately 70,000. It is sent to every known practicing chiropractor in the world. Four prominent articles related to UN activities have appeared in this publication in the year 2000:

February 2000. A full-page report summarizing our activities as an NGO was published. Also included was the "WCA Declaration on International Affairs," based upon Article 19 and Article 20 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

September 2000. A front-page article, with color photograph, appeared in this issue, detailing our meeting with World Health Organization officials in Geneva. The article is continued on page 21, with an additional photograph.

October 2000. A full-page article with color photograph reported on WCA's plans for collaborative projects with the World Health Organization. Also included were slides from a PowerPoint presentation, produced by WCA for WHO, summarizing the legal status of chiropractic worldwide.

November 2000. A front-page color photo, with an accompanying article continued inside, describes the mission of the NGO Health Committee. The article also reports the selection of our Main Representative to serve as treasurer of the committee.

Tear sheets of these articles are included for your reference.

Clinical Practice Guideline: Vertebral Subluxation in Chiropractic Practice. WCA was actively involved in the promotion and dissemination of the Clinical Practice Guideline developed by the Council on Chiropractic Practice. WCA mailed copies to health officials in all UN member states. Distribution of this Guideline was expanded to include all known practicing chiropractors in Canada, as well as other selected countries. A guiding principle in the Guideline development was the World Health Organization definition: "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The Guideline was selected for inclusion in the National Guideline Clearinghouse after evaluation by ECRI, a collaborating agency of WHO.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Discussion of United Nations issues and chiropractic involvement have been featured at WCA seminars, as well as those presented by WCA members.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Briefings. WCA had a representative in attendance for the majority of Thursday DPI/NGO briefings.

53rd Annual DPI/NGO Conference and Reception. A WCA representative attended the annual conference and the reception at Cipriani's featuring UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.

NGO Health Committee. The WCA Main Representative was selected treasurer of the NGO Health Committee. WCA will be sponsoring a panel at the Spring meeting.

FULFILLMENT OF OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

The World Chiropractic Alliance is committed to fulfilling our responsibilities with the Department of Public Information. We have featured the UN prominently in our publications. Furthermore, we intend to continue active participation in committees and workshops. It is a privilege to be associated with DPI, and a responsibility we take very seriously.

Mr. Hoeffel, it has been a privilege and an honor to serve as Main Representative of the World Chiropractic Alliance to the Department of Public Information.

Sincerely,