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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.
178 ORGANIZATIONS
63 COUNTRIES
1,851 FOUNDED
72,993,229 REACH IN 2023
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Going on

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Opinion

Big Alcohol’s Deception at the UN: How the IARD Hijacked a Global Health Forum to Spread Lies

Maik Dünnbier - May 15 '25
News Story

Growing the Movement: Health Organisations and Experts Launch European Health Alliance on Alcohol at EASL Congress
Policy Update

New Study Shows Major Economic and Health Benefits from Alcohol Tax Increase
News Story

Movendi International Addresses UN Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health
Community Latest

Czechia: Civil Society, WHO Launch Call For More Ambitious Alcohol Policy Action to Address Alcohol Crisis
Science Digest

The Effects and Health Benefits in Adulthood of Alcohol Policies Experienced in Adolescence

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

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Brand New Report

The Changing Landscape of Women and Alcohol Harm. A Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

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.

Big Alcohol Exposed 2024

From Sports to Screens: Exposing Big Alcohol’s Predatory Practices in 2024.