Country examples of child and adolescent policies and initiatives

“Investing in children: the European child and adolescent health strategy 2015–2020” reflects current evidence, epidemiology, policy and social trends to improve countries’ approaches to child and adolescent health. All Member States in the WHO European Region adopted it in September 2014. Examples of national policies and initiatives can provide inspiration for translating the strategy into effective national action. 
Sure Start – investing in early childhood

Sure Start children’s centres in the United Kingdom are popular, offering families with young children a one-stop-shop for advice on parenting practices, employment, social benefits and health.

Achieving a tobacco free generation – “stopping them from starting”

Finland uses a range of legislative measures to end tobacco use. Its goal is to reduce the rate of smokers in the adult population below 2% by 2040.

Making children and adolescents visible

The Danish Government has established and funded the National Council for Children to advocate involving children and adolescents in decisions that affect them.

The right to a safe, healthy and meaningful adolescence

Through the “Healthy Generation” project, the Republic of Moldova aims to provide useful health information through youth-friendly health services for adolescents.

Investing in children: the European child and adolescent health strategy 2015–2020