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News Policy & Advocacy Oct 02, 26

No UHC without obesity: leaders unite at UNGA81 breakfast roundtable

World Obesity united leaders at UNGA81 to explore how obesity can be built into fairer, more sustainable health systems

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News Policy & Advocacy Oct 02, 26

World Obesity at UNGA81: building the case for obesity in UHC

World Obesity convened leaders, spoke on panels across New York and ensured lived experience had a voice at UNGA81

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Oct 02, 26

Welcome to our three newest Members

The World Obesity Federation is delighted to welcome three new organisations based in Cameroon, Macao, and Mauritania

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News Oct 01, 26

New research indicates supportive networks and stigma-free care are key to engagement in obesity treatment

A study published in our journal ‘Obesity Reviews’ finds that supportive networks are central weight management.

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Blog Sep 28, 26

Lived Experience Voices: Every Story Deserves to Be Heard

Diana's weight kept her from teaching her son to ride a bike. Her story shows why obesity needs care, not judgement.

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Blog Sep 23, 26

Lived Experience Voices: Not About Us, Without Us

Debera spent years being blamed for her weight. Now she wants lived experience in every room where decisions are made.

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Blog Sep 16, 26

Lived Experience Voices: From a Nairobi Fitness Challenge to a Global Conversation on Obesity Care

A 90-day programme worked in Nairobi. A global summit taught Oduor why willpower alone isn't the answer.

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Events SCOPE Sep 03, 26

SCOPE School China: Bridging Knowledge to Practice

Co-hosted with COF ahead of the China Obesity Congress, the third annual SCOPE School took place on 6 August 2026

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Blog Sep 02, 26

Lived Experience Voices: “Nobody should need an advocate in the room”

Two years, one unopened food journal, and a wife who finally asked why evidence-based treatment wasn't offered.

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