Movendi advocacy in New York: side events, statements, and stories for health, justice, and development
This week, world leaders gather in New York for the 80th UN General Assembly and the 4th High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health.
Movendi International is seizing this moment to drive global momentum on alcohol policy – making sure people’s voices, common-sense solutions, and the public interest are at the centre. Through powerful side events, values-based statements, sharp analysis of the UN declaration, and inspiring stories, we are putting alcohol policy firmly on the agenda for health, justice, and sustainable development.
Movendi Response to the UN Political Declaration
The final UN Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health is a missed opportunity. It dilutes commitments on alcohol policy and falls short of the urgency the global alcohol burden requires and that Member States have called for in 2022.
Our High-Level Side Event
Co.organised with Estonia and together with governments, UN partners and civil society, we are hosting a high-level side event:
“Alcohol Policy as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development and NCDs Prevention”
- Place: Conference Room 7, UN Headquarters, New York,
- Date and time: September 25, 2025 at 13.15 – 14.30
A Decade of Progress on Alcohol Taxation
Alcohol taxation is one of the smartest tools we have — but turning evidence into impact takes leadership and capacity. Movendi has combined both: building a hub of knowledge and tools for advocates worldwide, and leading a decade of global advocacy that proves change is possible.
From setbacks to milestones, Movendi has worked tirelessly for fair and smart alcohol taxation.
Kristina reflects on lessons from a decade of systematic advocacy.
Alcohol taxation is a quadruple-win and we provide a comprehensive toolbox for advocates to unlock those benefits.
Explore Movendi’s Resource Hub for Alcohol Taxation Advocacy – your go-to hub for state of the art evidence and advocacy tools.
Other Key Contributions
In addition to hosting our own high-level side event together with Estonia, Movendi is actively contributing to the UNGA80 deliberations through contributions to several key forums. From social participation and child rights, to innovative financing and global health governance, we are making sure that community voices, equity, and alcohol policy solutions are part of the conversation.
Three highlight events
- Slovenia (Social Participation for NCD Prevention) on September 22, 2025
- UNICEF (Child Rights and NCDs) on September 23, 2025, and
- UNDP (Financing for development and Health Taxes) on September 26.
United Nations High-level Meeting on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being
- Segment: Multistakeholder Panel 2
- Date: September 25, 2025
- Time: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. (EST)
- Location: Conference Room 2, United Nations Headquarters, New York
We are amplifying community voices, lived experience, and ensuring that public interest in alcohol policy is heard at the heart of the UN.
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We want to create more momentum for alcohol policy around the world at UNGA80 – and your support matters.
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