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A child’s right to play: Why it’s everyone’s business

Parents, educators, and governments have a shared responsibility to protect a child’s right to play. From our earliest years, we’re…

Women in Motion: Canoeing and Physical Teleconditioning after Breast Cancer

Hybrid University Extension Program promotes access to canoeing and online physical exercise for women after breast cancer What is it…
Reflections on the zero draft of the political declaration of the fourth high level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and the promotion of mental health and wellbeing

As we look forward to the United Nations fourth High-Level Meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ISPAH, as part of the…
Promoting Walking and Cycling: A toolkit of Policy Options

Photo Credit: Gregore Iven Mielke New WHO resource aligns with ISPAH’s 8 Investments to promote walking and cycling through systems-based…
Pharmacists’ contributions to physical activity promotion

What is it about? Physical activity (PA) plays a critical role in the management of type 2 diabetes (T2DM), contributing…
Queer Run CBR is more than just an LGBTIQA+ run club

Australian run club, Queer Run CBR, is a community where everyone, regardless of background and ability, can come together to…
Bike Bus as Playful Independence

The movement developing children’s independence in a fun and playful way On International Day of Play, Kate Collier from Play…
Running: A Global Movement for Health, Sustainability, and Social Cohesion

We are currently experiencing the third boom in running participation. Running has become one of the most popular physical activities…
Running Sustainably into World Environment Day

ISPAH member reflects on low waste initiatives in the hill running community. There is a reciprocal relationship between climate change,…
Time Wounds all Heels

A physiotherapist’s suggestions on how to limit your running injuries. It’s “Global Running Day” on June 4th. There seems to…
Pedal for Change: Celebrating World Bicycle Day

A global movement that highlights the power of bicycles for sustainability, health, and social impact. Why celebrate world bicycle day? …
WHO Civil Society Working Group Calls for Action on NCDs

On 2 May 2025, the WHO Civil Society Working Group on Noncommunicable Diseases (CSWG) presented its Consensus Statement at the Multi-stakeholder Hearing for the UN High-Level…
Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy: Applications open until June 15

We’re excited to announce that applications for the second cohort of the Bill Kohl Peer Review Academy are open until…