WCA's 2002 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 2002. 

Organization: World Chiropractic Alliance

Goal: A vision of worldwide wellness. The world Chiropractic Alliance was founded in 1989 as a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening chiropractic around the world.

Description of information programme:

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. Five prominent articles related to UN activities have appeared in this publication in the years 2001-2002:

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.

July 2002. A front-page article with photograph described a WCA meeting in Geneva with WHO officials to discuss international guidelines for chiropractic.

October 2002. A front-page article with color photograph reported on WCA’s continuing work with WHO.

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 45^th 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 Behrendt, Theresa Warner, and Christopher Kent. 

A report describing the activities of the WCA as an NGO was presented at the WCA Annual Summit in Washington , DC March 1-4, 2001 and April 11-13, 2002 . 

WEB SITE

A United Nations section has been added to the WCA web site, featuring annual reports on WCA activities involving the UN, and an overview of how the UN works. 

Visit http://www. worldchiropracticalliance. org and click on "United Nations."

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Briefings. WCA had a representative in attendance for the majority of Thursday DPI/NGO briefings before the events of September 11. WCA has had a representative in attendance an average of at least once per month.

54th and 55^th Annual DPI/NGO Conference and Receptions. WCA’s Main Representative attended the DPI/NGO receptions.

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.

Sincerely,

Christopher Kent, D. C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)
World Chiropractic Alliance
Main NGO Representative to DPI