Global Embrace Handbook

This is a guide for organisers of The Global Embrace walk events. The "Global Embrace" is a big walk event that takes place around the International day of older persons, October 1. As an initiative of WHO, the Global Embrace consists of a chain of locally organised walks and events encircling the globe over a 24-hour period. It draws attention to the health benefits of walking and physical activitywhile providing enjoyment to all generations. In 2001, the Global Embrace was also devoted to mental health, as mental health was WHO's official theme for World Health Day and for the World Health Report 2001. The Global Embrace Handbook contains practical information on planning the walk, contacting the media, and compiling press releases, as well as some background information and facts on ageing.