Health Promotion
We work to enhance people’s wellbeing and reduce their health risks associated with tobacco use, alcohol consumption and physical inactivity, thereby contributing to better population health. We develop and implement cross-cutting normative, fiscal and legal measures and capacity development tools. We advance global health in health literacy, community engagement strategies and good governance for health, and foster public health action in the settings of every-day life.

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World No Tobacco Day 2023: grow food, not tobacco

The world is confronted with a global food crisis fueled by conflict, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, tobacco is grown in over 124...

How school systems can improve health and well-being: topic brief: mental health

This topic brief highlights how promoting mental health and well-being supports the achievement of education and learning objectives, and explains how...

How school systems can improve health and well-being: topic brief: substance use

This topic brief highlights how addressing substance use supports the achievement of education and learning objectives, and explains how intervention benefits...

How school systems can improve health and well-being: topic briefs: nutrition

This topic brief highlights how nutrition and healthy diets support the achievement of education and learning objectives, and explains how intervention...