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On 18-19 May, IF was in Belgrade for its first European workshop of 2019. Prevention, human rights, sexuality and ageing with SBH were some of the topics addressed during this intensive workshop!

IF is very happy to announce that our Secretary General has been re-elected in the Boards of Directors of EURORDIS, which is now focusing on promoting holistic care for people living with rare diseases all over Europe.

People born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus are at risk of accelerated ageing and need to be protected against financial hardship and institutionalisation

This years' World Health Day was focused on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). We joined the European Patients' Forum (EPF) and six other patients organisations, asking together for UHC in Europe and all over the world!

Yesterday 13th of March the European Accessibility Act was approved by the European Parliament. Even if there is still a long way to go, a first step towards creating a more accessible and inclusive Europe is done!

It's time to approve the Work-Life Balance Directive! Now that a first important step in the right direction has been taken, IF joins COFACE Families Europe and 11 other NGOs in calling for a swift adoption of the directive.