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On August 12 the IF International Youth Group SBH celebrated the UN recognised  International Youth Day. For this year, youth started with a social media campaign and extended an invitation to all young people with SBH around the globe to amplify the voices of the youth. A particular highlight was the zoom webinar dedicated to Mental Health Matters organised by and for youth with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus around the world.  

National SBH Associations play a key role in monitoring the implementation of the UNCRPD! Have a look below to understand which countries come for review of adoption of List of Issues for the year 2025. It is strongly advised to prepare and submit reports as early as possible.

National SBH Associations play a key role in monitoring the implementation of the UNCRPD! You can learn more about this process in the IF Information Package on the UNCRPD and the reporting cycle. Check the agenda to see which countries come for review by the CRPD Committee in 2025.

Breaking news: A recent European study by EDF reveals that there is currently no country in the European region that fully complies with article 12 of the CRPD.

The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) calls for a greater awareness and urgent action towards the needs of persons with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH) in time of conflict and humanitarian crisis.

Congratulations to all Athletes who showed their unique strengths during the Paralympics 2024