The Anaemia Action Alliance Calls for Bold Commitments at Nutrition for Growth Summit 2025 in Paris
The Anaemia Action Alliance is urging governments and their partners worldwide to prioritize anaemia reduction and make concrete commitments at the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025, taking place in Paris on March 27-28.
The N4G Summit presents a crucial opportunity to advocate for ambitious financial and political commitments, fostering dialogue among diverse actors including governments, international organizations, research institutions, civil society organizations, philanthropies, private sector entities, and media representatives.
Anaemia, a prevalent societal, health, and economic challenge, disproportionately affects women and children, exacerbating gender inequality. It afflicts twice as many women as men and severely impacts young children, pregnant and postpartum women, and menstruating girls and women in low- and middle-income countries.
Side Event: “Commitment to action to accelerate anaemia reduction”
The Anaemia Action Alliance, in collaboration with the African Union Commission and Nutrition International, will host an event, “Commitment to action to accelerate anaemia reduction,” on Friday, March 28, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This session will provide an opportunity to hear about ongoing efforts to drive anaemia reduction, as per the WHO Comprehensive framework for anaemia action and the AUC Strategic framework for Anaemia Prevention in Africa. Links to: WHO Comprehensive framework for anaemia action (https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/367661) and AUC Strategic Framework for Anaemia Prevention in Africa (https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20250214/african-union-announces-continental-framework-tackling-anaemia-africa-heads)
Venue: Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel, 61 Quai de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/xEkJpvR1gh
Recommended Commitments and Resources
To support countries in developing impactful commitments, the Anaemia Action Alliance has published “Recommended Commitments to Accelerate Comprehensive, Multisectoral Action on Anaemia Nutrition for Growth 2025.” This document, available for download at: https://anaemiaalliance.who.int/resources/repository/item/recommended-commitments-to-accelerate-comprehensive-multisectoral-action-on-anaemianutrition-for-growth-2025, provides examples that countries are encouraged to adapt to their specific needs and measurable goals.
Join the Anaemia Action Alliance and its partners in driving meaningful change and accelerating progress towards effective anaemia reduction.
The event is listed in the official N4G side event programme: https://nutritionforgrowth.org/2025-summit-programme/