This Toolkit is a practical reference guide developed in partnership with Commonwealth member countries, the Commonwealth Task Force for Cervical Cancer Elimination and the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS to equip First Ladies of Heads of Government across the Commonwealth with the knowledge, language and tools to lead credibly on cervical cancer advocacy.
Download full toolkit (PDF) | Download advisers’ handbook (PDF)
The Toolkit functions as both a knowledge resource and an action guide, usable in full or section by section, depending on the advocacy moment, whether engaging communities, participating in national campaigns, visiting health facilities, or speaking at high-level events. It is adaptable to different national contexts while maintaining alignment with the World Health Organization 90–70–90 targets framework and Commonwealth commitments. Above all, it reflects a core conviction that leadership in women’s health extends beyond policy, and to shape public perception, builds trust and strengthens national commitment to eliminating cervical cancer.
This toolkit will assist First Ladies of Heads of Government and others to:
- prepare speeches or public remarks
- plan advocacy campaigns or outreach visits
- engage ministers, parliamentarians and partners
- support survivor‑centred initiatives
- align national messaging with global frameworks.
Each section is clearly signposted to allow selective use depending on the advocacy moment.
Also available is a handbook for advisers to First Ladies: a guide to what to prepare, co-ordinate and protect so that every engagement lands well. It covers:
- what to know: the minimum factual and contextual knowledge that every adviser needs
- what to prepare: briefing templates, checklists and planning tools for each type of engagement
- what to protect: caution flags for the most common adviser mistakes
- how to measure: a simple monitoring framework to track impact and report back.
