With less than five weeks to go, the countdown has begun to the launch of the first-ever World Report on Hearing on World Hearing Day, 3 March 2021.

Through the global launch of the report, WHO intends to reach, raise awareness with, and mobilize action among national governments, international NGOs and development agencies, as well as all stakeholders in the field of hearing care. Please find below important information regarding the launch of the report and the World Hearing Day 2021:

1. Pre-launch webinar on 3 February 2021: to “Countdown to World Hearing Day (WHD) and launch of the World Report on Hearing (WRH)” WHO is organizing two webinars with the aim to share its final launch plans and materials. To know more and register, click here

1. WHO hearing care FB page: Join the WHO hosted Facebook group, that will facilitate planning and conduct of WHD 2021 and WRH launch activities. In addition, it provides a platform to promote ear and hearing care to audiences worldwide.

1. Advocacy and awareness materials: The following materials are available through WHO website:

• Communications Toolkit
• World Report on Hearing FAQ
• Template for developing a country infographic
• Awareness flyers on: discharging ears, ear care and tips for hearing aid users (in 6 UN languages and many more)
• Branding materials including bags, T-shirts, FB frames and covers, website banners
• Embargoed materials (Infographics-global and regional, WRH summary, policy brief) are available upon request and after registration of event
• Information on hear-a-thon 2021: Click here to learn more

1. Social media #hashtags: Please use the following hashtags in all promotional events:

• #hearathon2021
• #worldhearingday
• #hearingcare
• #safelistening

Note: #hearingcare should preferably be used in all activities related to launch of the Report, when sharing these over Facebook and Twitter

1. Registration: If you have not already done so, please Register your World Hearing Day / World Report on Hearing event

Join the webinar on 3 February 2021 to learn more!