The global community gears up for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 with the return of Cycle Around the Globe, the annual event from the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
IASP Launches New Five Year Organisational Strategy
IASP is delighted to introduce our organisational strategy for 2024-2028. The unveiling of the IASP’s new strategy marks a significant milestone in the global effort to prevent suicide, setting a roadmap for coordinated action over the next five years and beyond. This strategy builds upon our previous successes and expands to […]
Partnerships for Life South East Asia Workshop Report
In February 2024, Partnerships for Life (PfL) held its first South East Asian training workshop. The two-day workshop was led by Dr Anish Cherian and Professor Vikas Menon, regional co-coordinators. Professor Lakshmi Vijayakumar (regional coordinator) supervised the proceedings and guided the discussions. There were 20 attendees from nine countries: Bangladesh, […]
Summary Report of the Partnerships for Life European Region
Partnerships for Life (PfL) launched its first series of workshops on national suicide prevention strategies in the European region in November 2022. Four workshops, led by Prof. Thomas Niederkrotenthaler (PfL Europe Regional Coordinator) with the support of Prof. Steve Platt (PfL Steering Committee Chair), were delivered in November 2022, February […]
International Women’s Day 2024
International Women’s Day is an annual day of celebration on March 8, observed with a focus on issues such as gender equality, women empowerment, and reproductive rights.
President’s Message
There is much to reflect upon and look forward to as we embark on 2024. As we enter this new year, our shared commitment to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour remains unwavering.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
For 2024-2026, we invite you to participate in this global consultation process towards identifying our next triennial World Suicide Prevention Day theme.
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.
WHO Executive Board 154th Session
The WHO Executive Board 154 concluded last week with some positive highlights for suicide prevention and mental health globally, setting a promising agenda for change in 2024.