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Global Disability Summit side event organised by IF "Advancing disability rights through multidisciplinary care"

On February 16 2022, International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) organized the side event Advancing Disability Rights Through Multidisciplinary Care as part of the Global Disability Summit 2022.

Get ready for the World Birth Defects Day!

On March 3 2022, the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) will join the world to celebrate the 7th edition of the World Birth Defects Day (WBDD) with the theme “Many births defects, one voice” as this day recognizes our collective voice in raising awareness for all birth defects.

Celebrate the International Women's Day on March 8th 2022

Each year, the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) celebrates the International Women’s Day (#IWD) on March 8th 2022 together with our Global Community and IF Women Focus Group Discussions. We are calling YOU to join us, the activists, leaders, innovators and change-makers working every day to build an equal future.

The World Folic Acid Awareness and Turning Points Webinar was a Success!

The IF President, Cato Lie, opened the event with a word of welcome and pointed out the importance of folic acid for healthy pregnancies and in the prevention of Neural Tube Defects (NTDs), in particular Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (SBH).

INAUGURATION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DISABILITY PLATFORM

On December 15 2021 the inauguration of the European Commission Disability Platform took place as promised in the European Union Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (ESRPD). 

2022 WORLD FOLIC ACID AWARENESS WEEK STARTS TODAY!

IF organizes its yearly awareness week for primary prevention of NTDs during the World Folic Acid Awareness Week from January 3 to 9, 2022.

IF Statement on Mental, Physical and Sexual Health for Youth with SBH

As the year draws to a close IF celebrates the publication of the IF Statement on mental, physical and sexual health for youth with SBH. 

IF Report "Ageing with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - Finding from Online Focus Group Discussions"

IF launched the report “Ageing with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus - Finding from Online Focus Group Discussions”. The report is a result of Focus Group Discussions during [month] 2021 with individuals with SBH.

IF Report “Mental Health Implications of COVID-19 on Youth with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus- an explorative survey conducted by the IF International Youth Group with SBH”

IF launches the report “Mental Health Implications of COVID-19 on Youth with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus- an explorative survey conducted by the IF International Youth Group with SBH” . The report underlines the current perceptions and lived experiences among youth with SBH with respect to aspects of mental health. This document builds upon an explorative study conducted in 2019 by the IF International Youth Group with SBH.