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The World Bank Group’s Health & Safety Directorate World Health & Safety Day

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The World Bank Group’s Health & Safety Directorate (HSD) is pleased to invite staff and family members to World Health & Safety Day, taking place April 28–30 at Headquarters.

This year’s theme, “Let’s Build a Safe and Healthy Psychosocial Working Environment,” highlights how we can all contribute to a workplace that supports mental, physical, and social well‑being.

Over three days, colleagues from HSD, Ethics and Internal Justice (EIJ), and Fire Life Safety (FLS) will host information tables showcasing programs, services, and practical resources available to staff and families.


📅 Event Details

  • Dates: April 28–30
  • Time: 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM (Washington, DC time)
  • Location: MC‑C1 Cafeteria Hallway (HQ)

🗂 Daily Program Highlights

Monday, April 28


  • Travel Clinic (HSD)
  • Workplace Safety (HSD)
  • Mental Health & Wellbeing (HSD)
  • Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP)
  • Ethics and Internal Justice (EIJ)

Tuesday, April 29


  • Ethics and Internal Justice (EIJ)
  • Prevention & Health Promotion (HSD)
  • AED/CPR Program (HSD)
  • Fire Life Safety (Security)

Wednesday, April 30


  • Ergonomics (HSD)
  • Fire Life Safety (Security)
  • Ethics and Internal Justice (EIJ)
  • Accommodations Center of Excellence (HSD)

Family members who are onsite are welcome to stop by, learn about available health and safety resources, and speak directly with HSD, EIJ, and Security colleagues. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to explore services designed to support you and your family.

We look forward to welcoming you.