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Discrimination against individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ has been associated with higher rates of mental health disorders, violence, homelessness, substance use, and suicide. The Global…

For 98 years, the Global Alliance for Behavioral Health and Social Justice (formerly the American Orthopsychiatric Association) has brought together psychologists,…

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, the Global Alliance issued a statement entitled “Defending Our Democracy” in response to the events in…

Excerpt In support of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we are gravely concerned that individuals…

Adapted from our Did You Know Newsletter, this post highlights the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and human rights. Our COVID-19 post from…

Excerpt In keeping with our values, we are gravely concerned about the lack of action and oversight directed at those who…

COVID-19 is a public health challenge that is threatening the health and well-being of citizens globally. In this time of uncertainty,…

Excerpt As a behavioral health organization that embeds its work in principles of human rights, respect, and self-determination, the Global Alliance…

Pathfinders hosted the evening A Decade of Action: Accelerating Action to build Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies which are Free from…

The Civil Society Engagement Mechanism for UHC 2030 (CSEM), which the Global Alliance is a member of, held an interactive session this…

The Launch of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being was introduced by the three initial champions of the…

The Freedom Fund and Walk Free hosted the session Unlocking What Works to End Modern Slavery in conjunction with releasing their Evidence…