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What is the Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance?
The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR Leaders) consists of world leaders and experts from across sectors working together to accelerate political action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The group performs an independent global advisory and advocacy role and works to maintain urgency, public support, political momentum and visibility of the AMR challenge on the global health and development agenda.
Mission statementThe Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance collaborates globally with governments, agencies, civil society and the private sector through a One Health approach to advise on and advocate for prioritized political actions for the mitigation of drug resistant infections through responsible and sustainable access to and use of antimicrobials. |
Background
The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance was established in November 2020 following the recommendation of the Interagency Coordination Group (IACG) on Antimicrobial Resistance to strengthen global political momentum and leadership on AMR. The inaugural meeting of the Group took place in January 2021.
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The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance is chaired by Her Excellency Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and includes members from across different sectors and countries.
Members include:
- Heads of state
- Serving or former ministers and/or senior government officials (acting in their individual capacities)
- Senior representatives of foundations and civil society organizations
- Leaders from the private sector
Way of working
The Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance meets quarterly to discuss and decide implementation of the 2021-2022 action plan. The Group is supported by technical teams and a communications team consisting of communications leads from the offices of members has also been established to support the Group.
The Quadripartite Joint Secretariat (QJS) on Antimicrobial Resistance, a joint effort by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) provide secretariat support for the Group.