Thanks to a catalog of 330 short films selected by the Health for All Film Festival (HAFF) since 2020, WHO proposed to its partners in the Quadripartite One Health collaboration (FAO, UNEP, WHO, WOAH) that they jointly organize this screening and discussion on the use of films for health education.
This screening offers a series of around eight stories from various continents, covering major themes of the Summit:
- biodiversity for nutrition
- fight against air, water and soil pollution
- consequences of climate change on nature and humans
- other topics that concern both animals, humans and ecosystems, such as antimicrobial resistance and zoonotic diseases.
Join us for a special film screening hosted by the World Health Organization during the One Health Summit. The event will take place at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/UGC+Cin%C3%A9+Cit%C3%A9+Internationale/@45.7845,4.8495412,17z/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x47f4c1b8afce4a7b:0xa64fb0f0f0fa4527!4m6!3m5!1s0x47f4eac1008fb0b1:0xb43a6267dc5defb5!8m2!3d45.7845!4d4.8521215!16s%2Fg%2F1ywtx3cv6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank”>UGC cinema in the Cité Internationale in Lyon on Monday, 6 April from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This free session invites Summit participants and members of the local community to explore how different countries are developing educational strategies related to One Health. The screening highlights initiatives designed for young people and professionals across sectors connected to the Summit’s themes, offering insight into the challenges and opportunities of building awareness and expertise worldwide.
After the film, refreshments will be served, creating an opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with fellow attendees in an informal setting.
Seats are limited – be sure to reserve yours using the link above.
About the Screening and Discussion
The films selected for this session come from the HAFF official selection, which focuses on short films of 3–8 minutes – a format designed to make them easy to use in educational settings and public events like this one.
You’ll experience a variety of storytelling styles, ranging from animated music videos to television-style reports. This diversity will help spark a conversation among panelists about the different narrative approaches that can be effective when educating different audiences – from children and students to professionals across multiple sectors.
All of the short films featured in the session are part of the One Health HAFF YouTube playlist, which you are warmly encouraged to explore and share with others.
Following the screening, panelists with complementary expertise will lead an interactive discussion and invite questions from the audience. Together, we will explore how storytelling can help communicate the complex links between human health, animals, and the natural environment.
Although these connections are increasingly recognized as vital for our future, they can still feel abstract – especially as more and more people live in urban areas, far from the natural environments that sustain rich biodiversity. Through the stories, emotions, and real-life experiences captured in these films, the session aims to bring these connections to life and deepen our understanding of One Health challenges around the world.
