WHO Civil Society Commission: Steering Committee

The Steering Committee comprises of representatives of the WHO Civil Society Commission participants. Individuals expressing their interest to become a member of the Steering Committee must show that she/he has been nominated by her or his organization for the position.

The Steering Committee members are expected to meet the following criteria:

  • be familiar with the WHO governance and operational modalities;
  • be experienced in civil society activities in advancing health at global, regional, national or local levels; and
  • not present a potential or real conflict of interest.

Each member of the Steering committee should:

  • adhere to the Terms of Reference of the Steering Committee;
  • actively participate in and support the WHO Civil Society Commission, its purpose, goals, objectives, guiding principles, work and activities, through the membership in the Steering Committee; and
  • attend and actively participate at the Steering Committee meetings and WHO Civil Society Commission’s General and ad hoc meetings.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at CSOCommission@who.int.

 

Steering Committee members 2023-2025

The following representatives of WHO Civil Society Commission participants have been nominated by their organizations and selected to serve on the WHO Civil Society Commission Steering Committee for a term of 2 years. We would like to thank all the organizations that put forward applications for the Steering Committee.

Learn more about the Steering Committee members

Expression of interest in WHO Civil Society Commission Steering Committee

Please note that the application to become a member of the CSO Commission Steering Committee for 2025–2027 is closed.

Required documents:

  • a recent CV;
  • a short letter of interest indicating your potential contributions to the Steering Committee by using examples of your interests and achievements;
  • a letter from the head of your organization putting forward your candidacy for the Steering Committee of the WHO Civil Society Commission; and
  • a short video of yourself (3 minutes) introducing yourself and your vision for the WHO Civil Society Commission (in English).