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Sigma has special consultative status with the United Nations. Our voice is well-represented at UN events by Sigma members, who are either liaisons or youth representatives. We also support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

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Global Advocacy Virtual Mini Academy

This academy provides an opportunity for nurses to become global healthcare advocates! Learn from Sigma’s former liaisons to the United Nations to refine your advocacy efforts, learn more about Sigma's consultative status with the UN, and understand your role in furthering the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sigma Chapters are Making a Global Impact

The Sigma Chapter Commitment is an opportunity to proactively engage and empower your nurse members at all levels to join the movement, become confident climate and health advocates, and be leaders in resilient and sustainable healthcare. Interested in learning more about the Sigma Chapter Commitment to the Nurses Climate Health Challenge? Join the discussion at the Climate and Health Community on The Circle!

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  • Global Impact
  • Global - Africa

Africa’s nursing crisis can’t wait

By Jasper Erwin Tolarba, and Jerry John Ouner, and |
By 2030, Africa will face 1.7 million fewer nurses. They are leaving daily, and health systems are breaking. Our bold call to action from Uganda explains why we must push for change now.
  • North America
  • Global Impact

Connecting nurses globally to shape policy reform

By Grace Kistner, and Ongelique Conflenti, and |
The Nurse Policy Entrepreneur Community is a volunteer-driven initiative that empowers nurses to become policy leaders and contribute to meaningful global healthcare reform.
  • Global Impact
  • Global - Europe

Nurses, climate change, and the fight for global health

By Charlotte McArdle, and , and |
Climate change is a health crisis, yet its impact on patient safety is often overlooked. After witnessing its effects at the UN Climate Change Conference, I explore why urgent action is needed and how the most trusted profession can lead the way.