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

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Media Release

Big Alcohol’s Predatory Practices in 2024 Revealed
Science Digest

How to Curb Marketing From Health-Harming Industries
Science Digest

Alcohol Policy Is Second Most Cost-Effective Solution for Dementia Prevention in the UK
Science Digest

New Study Reveals High and Rising Global Burden of Alcohol Use Disorder, Alcohol-Related Liver Disease, and Liver Cancer Caused by Alcohol
Opinion

A Landmark Victory for Public Health: Brazil’s Tax Reform Targets Alcohol and Other Harmful Products

Guest Expert - Jan 8 '25
Community Solutions

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

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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Virtual Event Alert

Report Launch: “From Sports to Screens: Exposing Big Alcohol’s Predatory Practices in 2024”

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.

World AF Day© 2024

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