European Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm

2-6 December 2024

In Europe, every minute, policy makers have an opportunity to save lives by addressing the high levels of alcohol consumption that uniquely affect our region. Millions of people suffer from health issues, violence, injuries, job losses, and various other harms.

The European Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm 2024 (AWARH24) is set to capture the attention of policy makers, bringing to light the critical issue of alcohol-related harm in Europe. This year, the campaign will feature an interactive exhibition stand at the heart of EU decision-making, in the European Parliament main building. 

This year’s campaign aims to raise awareness among Members of the European Parliament, policymakers, and other stakeholders about alcohol labelling and the right of citizens to know what is in their alcoholic drink, recognising their right to make informed health choices. Currently, alcoholic beverages remain the only product of consumption in the European Union exempt from mandatory ingredient and nutrition labelling.

This campaign is run by Eurocare, European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL), United European Gastroenterology (UEG), IOGT-NTO, EuroHealthNet and Green Crescent, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation Regional Office for Europe, and with support from our members and partners.