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International Society for Violence and Injury
Prevention
Introduction
ISVIP will become a visible international champion in promoting injury prevention and safety promotion. It will provide an opportunity for all relevant stakeholders for global advocacy and the advancement of capacity building in view of injury prevention and research.
Mission
ISVIP is dedicated to establishing global commitment to violence and injury prevention through advocacy and public policy action and consequently by enhanced research, education and prevention efforts.
The goals of ISVIP are to:
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facilitate information exchange, collaborative efforts and partnerships among practitioners, policy makers, advocates and researchers;
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advocate at national and international level for increasing investment in injury and violence prevention and research;
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organize scientific conferences and meetings, particularly the World Conferences on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion under the agreement established with WHO and the groups of Collaborating Centers;
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promote capacity development for injury and violence prevention and research.
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