WHO’s Vision on Health & Peace

Health for all is fundamental for the attainment of peace – andpeace is an important determinant for health.From the WHO constitution to the latest WHO GeneralProgramme of Work (2019-2023) with its strong reference to the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goal this dualdirection of the relationship between health and peace has beenand is more than ever a centerpiece of WHO’s vision and valuesystem.The panel intervention will highlight how this has been translatedinto WHO key policies, strategies and implementation guidingWHO’s advocacy for health as a basic human right.