Fourth WHO Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (FADAB)

27 – 30 June 2023
Avenue Appia 20, Geneva 27, Switzerland

 

 

Taking stock of the past and looking into the future; focusing on tasks, challenges and opportunities ahead

After the COVID-19 pandemic forced us to an online format of the third Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (FADAB), the WHO Secretariat is pleased to welcome you in-person to the fourth edition of the Forum in Geneva. Building upon the success of the previous three FADABs held in 2017, 2019, and 2021, the fourth Forum aims to enhance international collaboration among key stakeholders in the fields of substance use and addictive behaviors.

The focus will be on discussing the implementation of international commitments, including those outlined in the Global alcohol action plan (2022-2030) approved by the World Health Assembly in 2022. These commitments require action to be taken over the next seven years.

As the world emerged out of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has significantly impacted our lives and public health priorities, the importance of strong international collaboration to address substance use and addictive behaviours as important determinants of mental health and well-being has become even more evident.

It is essential to promote and support international efforts and partnerships in order to make progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2030 targets. This includes SDG health target 3.5 that calls for strengthening prevention and treatment of substance use and substance use disorders.

I extend my best wishes for a productive Forum!

Portrait photo of Dr Jérôme Salomon

Dr Jérôme Salomon
Assistant Director-General
Division of Universal Health Coverage/
Communicable and Noncommunicable Diseases
World Health Organization

 

The Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (ADA) Unit, within the Department of Mental Health and Substance Use at WHO Headquarters organizes, for the fourth time, the WHO global Forum on Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours (FADAB).
Provisional Programme
2023 Forum flyer

For any inquires related to the forum, please send an e-mail to msd-ada@who.int or tarifa@who.int.

You can also register for participation in the Forum here. Please note that the World Health Organization retains the right to refuse any registration for the Forum if an invitation has not been extended.

You can watch the opening session live here.

SDG Target 3.5 | Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Who can join?

You may be invited to the Forum because:

… as a policymaker engaged in priority setting, development and evaluation of prevention and treatment strategies, you are keen to join a global forum that will lead to new partnerships and engagement with others to identify, develop and implement cutting-edge strategies and programmes 

… as a healthcare provider or commissioner, you want to join a global forum sharing with and learning from your peers on sharpening and implementing new approaches for prevention, screening, and treatment interventions, and better understand how evidence-based prevention and treatment can be financed and implemented
… as a focal point for this area in a Permanent Mission in Geneva, you would like to know more about WHO activities, partnerships and other international efforts  
… as an official of an intergovernmental organization, or a United Nations specialized agency, you want to take up the opportunity to join a global, united force, to meet other experts and influencers face-to-face, and to strengthen your networks 
… as a representative of a professional association or other nongovernmental organization, you are eager to be part of a forum where you can interact with key players, seize advocacy opportunities, and better position your work in furthering policy and programme changes  
… as an academic, you want to benefit from a global platform to explore avenues for knowledge translation, identify research gaps and join forces with new partners in developing and actioning new research agendas
… as a philanthropic foundation representative, you want to be part of a global movement that meets new players and opens new solutions for your foundation to improve health and well-being of populations
…as a representative of a public health oriented entity that is concerned with the scope and magnitude of public health problems related to alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours, you would like to explore ways to better contribute to reduce these problems.