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Open Letter on the violation of the rights of young people with disabilities in institutional care

IF, together with five other organisations working in disability rights, sent an open letter to the Romanian government expressing grave concerns about the violations of human rights of young persons with disabilities in Romanian institutional care.

IF expert Steven Schiff wins award for research on preventing infections

We congratulate on IF expert and friend Steven Schiff, who received a prestigious award for his work on predictive models for the personal treatment of infectious diseases, which lead to high risk of hydrocephalus.

"My Rights" training in Lisbon

This Friday IF is going to Lisbon for a youth training called "My Rights: independent living, activism and participation for young people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus"!

WSBHD18 social media toolkit

Check out our World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day 2018 social media toolkit to learn how you can help to raise awareness on October 25!

SBH Ireland launches The Fight of Our Lives film

IF member Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland (SBHI) has launched a powerful campaign film, The Fight of Our Lives, aimed at highlighting the need for equality for those living with disabilities.

Update for WSBHD18

There are almost 3 months left until 2018 World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day and we need your support! Our main activity for 2018 WSBHD focuses on collecting 25 testimonies from people with SBH and their families, publishing one testimony per day starting on October 1st 2018.

IF's Annual Report 2017 is out now!

The IF General Assembly has approved our Annual Report 2017. The report highlights the progress of the organisation and the continuing development of activities, projects and workshops throughout the past 3 years.

IF’s statement at the 11th Conference of States Parties to the CRPD

IF General Secretary made a statement at the 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP) to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

Continence management high on the agenda at IF European Workshop in Bulgaria

European IF members came together in Sofia, Bulgaria, to discuss their priorities, achievements and concerns and receive the latest update on IF's plans and activities.