See also, the 2001
WCA Report to Members
WCA's 2001 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 2001.
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 third 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. Three prominent articles
related to UN activities have appeared in this publication in the
year 2001:
March 2001. A full-page report summarizing our
activities as an NGO was published.
June 2001. A front-page article, with color photograph,
appeared in this issue, detailing our presentation on Women’s
Health at U.N. Headquarters. The article is continued on page 20,
with 2 additional color photographs.
August 2001. A front-page article with
photograph reported on the election of our Main Representative to
Chairperson of the NGO Health Committee. The article was continued
on page 23. Tear sheets
of these articles are included for your reference.
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.
Presentation at the 45th annual assembly of the
Commission on the Status of Women
WCA co-sponsored, with the NGO Health Committee, a program,
"Perspectives on Chiropractic Care in Women’s Health and
Quality-of-Life." Presenters included Drs. Veronica
Gutierrez, Madeline Beherendt, Theresa Warner, and Christopher
Kent. A copy of a
promotional flyer is included for your reference.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Briefings. WCA had a representative in attendance for
the majority of Thursday DPI/NGO briefings before the events of
September 11.
54th Annual DPI/NGO Conference and Reception. WCA’s
Main Representative attended the DPI/NGO reception in the
Delegate’s Dining Room featuring UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
NGO Health Committee. The WCA Main Representative was
elected chairperson of the NGO Health Committee.
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,
Christopher Kent, D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)
World Chiropractic Alliance
Main NGO Representative to DPI
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