The 33rd IASP World Congress in Vienna saw a strong focus on Partnerships for Life’s Global Initiative to Prevent Suicide.
WHO Executive Board 156th session
The 156th session of the WHO Executive Board ran from 3-11 February this year, with the aim of advancing universal health coverage, addressing health emergencies, and improving global well-being.
Report of the Partnerships for Life Pre-Conference Workshop at ESSSB20
In August, IASP organised a Partnerships for Life Pre-Conference Workshop at the 20th European Symposium on Suicide & Suicidal Behaviour in Rome.
New paper focuses on the key priorities for suicide prevention in the Southeast Asian region
The paper is titled “Key Priorities, Challenges, Strengths, and Opportunities for Suicide Prevention in Southeast Asia”
Partnerships for Life at the IASP 11th Asia Pacific Conference 2024
In June 2024, at the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s 11th Asia Pacific Conference in Bangkok, Partnerships for Life held a pre-conference workshop with three key objectives.
Partnerships for Life South East Asia Workshop Report
In February 2024, Partnerships for Life held its first South East Asian training workshop. The two-day workshop was led by regional co-coordinators, Dr Anish Cherian and Professor Vikas Menon.
Summary Report of the Partnerships for Life European Region
Partnerships for Life launched its first series of workshops on national suicide prevention strategies in the European region in November 2022.
Growing Momentum for the Development of National Suicide Prevention Strategies: A Letter to the Prime Minister of Canada
National suicide prevention strategies aim to establish a coordinated and sustained multi-sectoral approach to the prevention of suicide, yet only around 40 countries currently have a formalised national strategy to reduce suicides.
President’s Message
I am delighted to share some of the top highlights and initiatives that have defined our journey at the International Association for Suicide Prevention over the past three months.