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18/10/2024

5th Istanbul Initiative Summit Brought Together Leading Names on Addiction and Public Health

Istanbul Initiative is a global network of NGOs dedicated to advocating for prevention and recovery efforts. Launched with its first summit in 2019, the initiative focuses on preventing addictions and developing sustainable public health policies. The 5th Istanbul Initiative Summit was held on October 8-9, 2024, ahead of World Mental Health Day. This two-day hybrid event was held at the headquarters of the Turkish Green Crescent Society, with more than 50 participants from over 30 countries. During the 5th Istanbul Initiative Meeting, Country Green Crescents also participated and shared their knowledge and experiences in the field of addiction from Jordan, Albania, Somalia, and Ethiopia, South Africa, and Nigeria. Representatives from various countries delivered impactful presentations on addiction prevention strategies and successful practices. The event concluded with closing speeches from Türkiye's Minister of Family and Social Services, Ms. Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, and the Deputy President of the Turkish Green Crescent Society, Ms. Sümeyye Ceylan. With its commitment to collaboration and innovative approaches, the Istanbul Initiative remains a key platform for advancing efforts in addiction prevention and public health worldwide.

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As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we believe in the importance of international cooperation and effective communication in addiction prevention. As addiction is a problem that transcends borders, cross-border meetings and communication platforms are of great value.

Cross-border meetings provide an opportunity to share best practices, exchange experiences and develop common strategies in addiction prevention. In these meetings, experts, policy makers, health professionals and civil society organizations from different countries come together to discuss challenges, successes and lessons learned regarding addiction prevention. In this way, global cooperation and solidarity are achieved and effective solutions are developed to prevent addiction.

Communication is the cornerstone of cross-border discussions. Good communication enables people with different cultures, languages and thought systems to come together and work towards a common goal. As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we offer various channels and platforms to facilitate and strengthen cross-border communication. These platforms are used to promote knowledge sharing, exchange experiences and strengthen international cooperation. These include webinars, video conferences, online discussion panels and knowledge sharing networks.

International cooperation and communication builds bridges, accelerates the flow of information and provides an opportunity to share the latest developments to enhance success in addiction prevention. This creates a strong network between countries and stakeholders, supporting the development and implementation of effective strategies in addiction prevention.

As the International Federation of Green Crescent, we continue to emphasize the importance of inter-country meetings and communication. We invite everyone to come together, share experiences and use effective communication channels to ensure global solidarity and cooperation against addictions. Working together, we can build a healthier and addiction-free world.

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