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World Physiotherapy hosted its 20th General Meeting on 30-31 May 2023 at Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and online.

The SIP Joint Statement presents the common position of the undersigned organisations with regards to pain and mental health and outlines key recommendations to be taken by both EU and national policy makers to promote action and change in the field.

On Move for Health Day (10 May), WHO/Europe presented a new database dedicated to physical activity in the European Union (EU) and policies that have been implemented to promote healthy active lifestyles.

The signatories of this EU HPP Mental Health in all Policies (MHiaP) Thematic Network Joint Statement consider mental health an integral part of health and believe that everyone has the right to good mental health.

On 22nd May 2023, on the occasion of EUPHA Week and European Mental Health Week, the Mental Health Working Group of Europe region World Physiotherapy is holding a webinar on the role of physiotherapy in mental health.

On 28-29 March 2023, SAFEST presented In Brussels (Belgium) the Perioperative Patient Safety Recommendations Consensus Conference.
Loredana Gigli was part of the Scientific Advisory Group, representig the physiotherapists' perspective on behalf of Europe region World Physiotherapy.

On 15th May 2023, the Professional Practice Working Group of Europe region World Physiotherapy is hosting a webinar to clarify some terms about Advance Practice in Physiotherapy and to share the experience of some countries.

Europe region World Physiotherapy presented a poster on how Physiotherapy can contribute to tackle mental health disorders during EU Health Stakeholders' webinar

On 4th April 2023 on the occasion of Global Public Health Week, the Europe region hosted a webinar on the role of physiotherapy for sustainable healthcare.

The consortium of the EU-funded project InAbled Cities would like to warmly invite you to participate in its conference on "Developing inclusive urban environments for physical activity of people with disabilities and the elderly" in the European Parliament, on Wednesday, 26th of April, from 10:00 to 12:00 (CEST).