The Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) is working towards the development of a communication strategy that would be effective in raising awareness on vaccination among European youth. The strategy is being developed with the valuable inputs of ECL Youth Ambassadors network, a group of young cancer prevention advocates. ECL has organised two editions of “ECL Youth Competitions". The first edition was held is 2019 and the second one is taking place this year.

The 2021 Competition aims to raise awareness among young people residing within the WHO European Region about the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for cancer prevention as well as the importance of promoting the uptake of HPV vaccination.

Young people under 26 years old are encouraged to create visual designs and short videos for the ‘Creativity Competition’ or come up with policy recommendations for the ‘Case Study Competition’ for a chance of winning prizes up to a value of € 1000!

The deadline for submissions was 30 April 2021 (25:59 CET). Shortlisted entries were disseminated during the European Week Against Cancer (25-31 May 2021).

More informational about the competition can be found on ECL’s website.