International Psychology

Division 52: International Psychology seeks to develop a psychological science and practice that is contextually informed, culturally inclusive, serves the public interest and promotes global perspectives within and outside of APA. The Division of International Psychology represents the interest of all psychologists who foster international connections among psychologists, engage in multicultural research or practice, apply psychological principles to the development of public policy or are otherwise concerned with individual and group consequences of global events.

Founded in 1920, the International Association of Applied Psychology's mission is to promote the science and practice of applied psychology and to facilitate interaction and communication among applied psychologists around the world.

The IACCP was founded in 1972 to facilitate communication among people interested in a diverse range of issues involving culture and psychology.

ICP is committed to promoting human rights, dignity and justice, and to strengthening collaboration among researchers, educators and applied professionals globally for the purpose of furthering international understanding and world peace.

The International Union of Psychological Science (IUPsyS) was established in 1889 during the First International Congress of Psychology in Paris. With 82 country members and 20 affiliated organizations the IUPsyS represents over a million psychologists worldwide.

The Inter-American Society of Psychology (SIP) was founded in Mexico City by a group of behavioral scientists on December 17, 1951.
The SIP is associated with the International Union of Psychological Sciences (IUPsyS), a division of the International Council of Scientific Unions. Through these organizations, the IAPA relates to international organizations such as UNESCO.

The UN Programme on Disability/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SCRPD) falls within the Division for Social Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA).

In recent years, there has been increasing acknowledgement of the important role mental health plays in achieving global development goals, as illustrated by the inclusion of mental health in the Sustainable Development Goals.