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The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicide and suicidal behaviour and alleviating its effects. IASP leads the global role in suicide prevention by strategically developing an effective forum that is proactive in creating strong collaborative partnerships and promoting evidence-based action in order to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates more than 700,000 people die due to suicide each year and that almost 77% of all global suicides occur in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). For every suicide there are many more who attempt suicide or have serious suicidal ideation. Suicidal behaviour profoundly impacts families and communities and remains a universal challenge with millions impacted. The reduction of suicide mortality is of global importance and a vital public health consideration.

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Building Priorities for Suicide Prevention in the Pacific

Building Priorities for Suicide Prevention in the Pacific
September 21, 2026

Members of Partnerships for Life – Global Initiative to Prevent Suicide convened for three workshops at the IASP Asia Pacific Regional Forum in Fiji in September to strengthen collaboration and advance suicide prevention across the Pacific. The three-session programme allowed members to connect, share experiences, and consider how regional collaboration […]

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Bursary Applications Now Open for the IASP 34th World Congress

Bursary Applications Now Open for the IASP 34th World Congress
August 6, 2026

We are pleased to open applications for the IASP 34th World Congress bursary opportunities. The bursaries are a key objective of IASPs Congresses that aim to ensure participation of participants across varied contexts. The opportunities supports early-career researchers, people with lived and living experience, and colleagues from low and middle-income […]

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From Grassroots to Policy – The Case for Kosovo

From Grassroots to Policy – The Case for Kosovo
August 5, 2026

Since the recognition of our country’s independence in 2008, Kosovo has always lacked policies on suicide prevention (aside from closed institutions, such as prisons). Despite our long history of trauma, no laws or strategies had ever been developed to tackle the problem of suicide. In fact, Kosovo does not have […]

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President’s Message

President’s Message
August 4, 2026

As August begins, our attention across the IASP community turns firmly towards September and to World Suicide Prevention Day; a day when the global suicide prevention community comes together, and when the work so many of you do quietly and consistently throughout the year becomes visible to the wider world. […]

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Partnerships for Life

Partnerships for Life is a flagship initiative established by the International Association for Suicide Prevention that aims to expedite efforts globally to reduce the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviour.

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Reach In, Reach Out Podcast

The ‘Reach In, Reach Out’ podcast series aims to encourage understanding around the complexities of suicide, reduce stigma surrounding the topic and spark meaningful conversations.

COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTRE

COVID-19 Resource Centre

IASP’s COVID-19 Resource Centre aims to provide information for those seeking resources related to the pandemic and suicidal behaviour, suicidal ideation and self-harm.

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SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

IASP member led groups offer the opportunity for our community to focus on a specific aspect of suicide prevention.
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NEWS

The latest news from IASP, our Members, National Representatives, Special Interest Groups, Partners, and more.
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Decriminalisation of Suicidal Behaviour

Supporting decriminalisation so as not to penalise those who attempt suicide or who lose someone through suicide.
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