Strong leadership and coordination are needed at global, regional, and community levels to address anaemia from multiple perspectives and channels. Working with a broad selection of partners and stakeholders, such as governments, intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and philanthropic foundations, WHO is leading the development of a Global Action Plan on the prevention and management of anaemia. WHO and UNICEF are co-leading the establishment a new Alliance for Anaemia Actions, a cross-sector platform driven by community, national and global stakeholders to accelerate action toward reducing the anaemia burden in women and children.