Alcohol and Other Drug Policy`: `Indigenous-led Solutions

📅 May 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 2-4 pm

Location:

📍 Campus Biotech, Meeting room H8-01-D.
9 Chemin des Mines, Geneva, Switzerland

Join the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA), the Indigenous Working Group, Te Rau `Ora and the Global Alcohol Policy Alliance for a pivotal side event alongside WHA78. This gathering will focus on critical discussions around mental health, addiction, and decolonising public health policies.

• Engage in comprehensive discussions on mental health, addiction strategies, and policy innovations.
• Launch the groundbreaking Draft Policy on Mental Health, Alcohol Harm Reduction, and Decolonisation.
• Explore decolonisation in mental health and addiction policies to ensure inclusivity and effectiveness for diverse populations.
  

• Emma Rawson-Te Patu, President of WFPHA
• International Indigenous Leaders, sharing regional insights and solutions for transforming public health practices and addressing inequities.
• Featuring``: Te Rau Ora, Tracy Poitiki, Kai Tahu, Kati Moamoe, Waithaha
• May Pritchard, Ngati Hine, Ngati Wai, Nga Puhi
• Gilbert taurua, Te Ati-Haunui-a-Paparangi, Ngati Pamoana and Ngapuhi, Ngati Kawa
• Tuari Potiki, Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha
• Global Alcohol Policy Alliance, Kristen Maynard, Rongowhakaata, Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu and Ruapani

This event is a unique opportunity for policymakers, public health professionals, advocates, and Indigenous leaders to collaborate on shaping equitable and effective health strategies.

• Public health professionals & policymakers
• Mental health & addiction specialists
• Indigenous health leaders & advocates
• NGOs & researchers in global health
  

🎟 Free Admission (Registration required for attendance)

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