INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON OBESITY

PIERRE COOKE

Pierre Kevin Cooke, Jr. Short Bio
Pierre Kevin Cooke, Jr. is a dedicated advocate in the fight against childhood obesity,
with deep personal and academic roots in law and sociology fueling his commitment.
From his start as Barbados’ Youth Prime Minister to becoming a regional leader in
health advocacy, he spearheaded the Childhood Obesity Rights-Based Agenda to
empower young advocates. His work spans multiple platforms, including presentations
at the UN General Assembly and collaborations with global health organizations,
focusing on innovative, rights-based solutions. Pierre’s relentless pursuit aims to
amplify youth voices and integrate nutrition-focused actions within global health
frameworks, striving for systemic change in tackling childhood obesity worldwide.

Check the activity agenda

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

• Room 5 - Phillip James

08:00-10:00

OPENING COURSES: INFORMAS: EVIDENCE GENERATION TO POLICY ACTION: LESSONS FROM FOOD POLICY ADVOCACY AROUND THE WORLD
1. Welcome and program overview
2. Global perspectives and advocacy strategies from Latin America
Global frameworks and multistakeholder responses to the obesity epidemic
Global Obesity Coalition

Speaker: Johanna Ralston (United Kingdom)

GHAI Advocacy Toolkit

Speaker: Rachel Morrison (Jamaica)

INFORMAS from research to policy tools

Speaker: Boyd Swinburn (New Zealand)

Latin American experiences

Speaker: Alejandra Aguilar (Spain)

Speaker: Simon Barquera (Mexico)

Speaker: Camila Corvalan (Chile)

Speaker: Pierre Cooke (Barbados)

13:30-14:45

PANEL DISCUSSION: WHO ACCELERATION PLAN: MOBILISING SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL ACTION

Coordinator: Johanna Ralston (United Kingdom)

Panelist: Nomathemba Chandiwana (South Africa)

Panelist: Mikhail Laurence Millan (Philippines)

Panelist: Pierre Cooke (Barbados)

Speaker: Jorgen Johnsen (Switzerland)

Friday, June 28, 2024

• Room 5 - Phillip James

11:00-12:30

SESSION: ADDRESSING RIGHTS, INEQUALITY, GENDER, RACE AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH

Moderator: Kelly Garton (New Zealand)

Abstracts - 129059: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN OBESITY AND THE INTERSECTION OF DEPRESSION, GENDER, AND RACE IN BRAZILIAN ADULTS - Presenter: Taciana Maia de Sousa

Speaker: Isabel Barbosa (United States)

Discussion Panel

Isabel Barbosa (United States)

Ericka Cuzziol Lima Luiz (SP)

Debater: Pierre Cooke (Barbados)

Nzama Mbalati (South Africa)