2021 PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS 1. Proposed Resolution on Sigma’s Support of Integral Involvement of Nurses in Collaborative National and International Strategic Planning Processes Whereas, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, since its founding in 1922, has continued to connect and empower nurses by promoting nursing scholarship, leadership, and service in transforming healthcare around the world; and
Whereas, more than 135,000 Sigma members residing in over 100 countries support the vision of connected, empowered nurses and Sigma’s mission of developing nurse leaders while embracing the 2019-2021 presidential call to action to “Infuse Joy” anytime, anywhere even during challenging times; and
Whereas, to accomplish Sigma’s mission, the Board of Directors has outlined overarching strategic goals focused on global growth, expansion, innovation, and development of strategic global relationships; and
Whereas, Sigma is actively involved in the United Nations (UN), World Health Organization (WHO), International Council of Nurses (ICN), and more; and
Whereas, Transforming Our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 1 (2030 Agenda) identifies specific health priorities to mobilize global efforts, including universal health coverage to promote physical and mental health and well-being, and to extend life expectancy for all, ensuring human resources to attain the health targets, and end poverty, foster peace, safeguard the rights and dignity of all people, and protect the planet; therefore, be it
Resolved, that Sigma, the world’s second-largest nursing organization, continues to collaborate with international partners to ensure that nurses are integrally involved throughout the 2030 Agenda’s ongoing strategic planning process from priority setting, through formulation, adoption, implementation, administration, and evaluation of national and international policies and strategies. 1 United Nations. (2015) General Assembly Resolution A/RES/70/1. Transforming Our World, The 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development. [cited 2016 Feb 10]. Available from: un.org/en/development/desa/population/migration/ generalassembly/docs/globalcompact/A_RES_70_1_E.pdf.
2. Proposed Resolution to Express Appreciation for All Nurses and Healthcare Providers Serving in the Global Epicenter of COVID-19 Whereas, frontline nurses and other healthcare providers serving in the global epicenter of COVID-19 have willingly risked their health and lives to care for patients suffering with COVID-19 and its sequelae and who have been liaisons and surrogates for families who were not permitted to be near their loved ones due to COVID-19’s significant virulence; and
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