Driving change through artistic activities
At RED NOSES, our arts in healthcare advocacy work drives sustainable change. We advocate for the integration of artistic and humorous interventions into health, social care and humanitarian policies. Furthermore, we push for change at institutional and systemic levels.
Our goal is to positively impact the lives of those we work with. This includes individuals, institutions and systems. As a result, our advocacy fosters emotional wellbeing, social inclusion and more supportive environments.
Human rights-based approach
RED NOSES firmly believes in the fundamental human right to a complete state of health. This is defined by the World Health Organization and the Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, we recognise the right to access art and the transformative power it holds.
Indeed, our arts in healthcare advocacy raises awareness about the positive impact of the arts on wellbeing.
Additionally, we advocate for policies and legal frameworks that enable everyone to benefit from arts and humour.
Three key goals
Our advocacy efforts focus on three key goals:
- Firstly, we strive to ensure that individuals are aware of their right to access art. Above all, we emphasise the significant role art plays in wellbeing.
- Secondly, RED NOSES aim to become an integral part of the institutions we work with. In doing so, we ensure healthcare clowning is recognised and integrated into their practices.
- Lastly, we actively engage policymakers. Together, we urge them to develop legal frameworks that promote the benefits of arts and humour for all.
Advocacy approach
To achieve our advocacy goals, we employ the following comprehensive approach:
- We encourage the full participation of the various groups we work with. Their insights and experiences are invaluable.
- Furthermore, we leverage evidence from research and evaluations. This demonstrates the effectiveness of healthcare clowning.
- Additionally. we collaborate closely with our partners. Collective action is essential for impactful advocacy.
- Moreover, we engage decision-makers at institutional and systemic levels, advocating for the integration of healthcare clowning.
- Throughout our work, we prioritise the wellbeing of individuals. We ensure our actions pose no risks to them or our organisation.
To gain further insights into our advocacy approach and strategies, we invite you to download our comprehensive Advocacy Strategy PDF. Discover how we’re making a difference and promoting the transformative power of arts, culture, and health.
At RED NOSES, we align our advocacy work with the principles outlined in theUN Convention of Human Rights.
By advocating for the right to have access to art, we aim to create inclusive environments that nurture health, emotional wellbeing, and social cohesion.
The WHO recognises that health is a fundamental human right. This is defined in its constitution as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
In line with this understanding, the WHO acknowledges the importance of mental health as an integral component of overall wellbeing. Mental health encompasses a person's emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.
The WHO firmly believes that mental health is a fundamental right and should be accessible to all individuals without discrimination.