IASP has published an updated position paper on the decriminalisation of attempted suicide, released ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2026. Attempting suicide remains a criminal or punishable offence in a number of countries, most of which retain provisions inherited from colonial era penal codes or apply […]
The Decriminalisation of Suicide in Kenya
The decriminalisation of suicide in Kenya has been a long-term goal for the government, civil society and mental health advocates.
Human Rights Day 2023
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. Human Rights Day began that year as a way of commemorating the historical document, which set out some of the fundamental human rights, such as the right to life, social security, health, and education.
LifeLine International launches Decriminalise Suicide Worldwide campaign
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and LifeLine International share the same core belief – suicide everywhere in the world can be prevented.
World Health Organization (WHO) launches Policy Brief on the Decriminalisation of Suicide and Suicide Attempts
As part of global efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a comprehensive policy brief on the decriminalisation of suicide and suicide attempts.
Human Rights Day 2022
Human Rights Day, celebrated every year on December 10, is being observed this year under the theme “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All”.
Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority
The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
International Human Rights Day
This year, International Human Rights Day is observed under the theme of “Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights”. The human right to mental health is a matter of ever-increasing importance, despite involving a long-standing history of inequality. While progress has been made in recent years, there is still a […]
World Mental Health Day 2021
World Mental Health Day provides us with the opportunity to raise awareness about global mental health concerns and to urge for renewed action. The theme, “Mental Health in an Unequal World” highlights the global differences and challenges faced in ensuring mental health care for all. The full impact of COVID-19 […]
