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Development through alcohol prevention

Movendi International is the largest independent global movement for development through alcohol prevention. We unite, strengthen and empower civil society to address alcohol as serious obstacles to development on personal, community, societal and global level.

The Issues
Movendi International works for creating opportunities, providing environments and effecting conditions for all people to lead happier, healthier, richer and freer lives. We advocate for comprehensive and evidence-based solutions consisting of public policy measures as well as scientific research, prevention, education and awareness raising, capacity building and treatment and rehabilitation.
What We Do
Movendi International is a global movement based in Sweden, with 150 member organizations in 60 countries. We work for development through alcohol prevention, for everyone’s right to quality of life, personal freedom, human rights and global solidarity.
Take Action
Be part of leading the change and take action with us. With Movendi International you are at the forefront of promoting global health and sustainable development.
156 ORGANIZATIONS
59 COUNTRIES
1,851 FOUNDED
42,872,685 REACH IN 2022
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Going on

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Policy News

Belgium Health Minister Calls for More Alcohol Policy Action in Europe
Policy News

German Wine Lobby Exposed: Political Interference, Deception, and Harmful Claims
Policy News

Alcohol Taxation Crucial Says New Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2024
Science Digest

Raising Alcohol Taxes and other Alcohol Policies Help Reduce Cancer Burden
Community Solutions

Thailand: People, Communities Campaign Against Government’s Gift to Big Alcohol, Making Alcohol Cheaper
Opinion

Will the European Parliament Break the Ice on the EU’s Frozen Alcohol Policy Agenda?

Guest Expert - Dec 12 '23

The problem

Every 10 seconds a person dies because of alcohol

Obstacle to achieving 14 out of 17 SDGs

On average 5% of GDP lost per year

Leading cause of death of 15-49 years olds

More about Alcohol as Obstacle to Sustainable Development

New Alcohol Issues Podcast Season

The Alcohol Issues Podcast is back. The first two episodes of season three have dropped. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

LOUD FOR CHANGE

Together we are loud for change about alcohol and cancer. Together we raise awareness and advocate for policy action.

Brand new resource page

The "Alcohol and Society" research report series is now available through a new science hub.

Event Calendar

Worldwide overview of events, including exclusive Movendi members events, and UN Observances with a special focus on alcohol policy and science related.
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