17 June 2019
Contribute to our exploratory European study on ageing with spina bifida and hydrocephalus!
14 June 2019
On12-14 June, IF Secretary General was in New York for the 12th session of the Conference of State Parties (COSP) to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), an annual event focused on discussing the progress on the implementation of the CRPD.
13 June 2019
Now that the European Work-Life Balance Directive has been finally adopted by the Council of the European Union, it's time for Member States to move towards its swift transposition. Why is it important for people with SBH?
29 May 2019
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.
28 May 2019
During a side event organised by Rare Diseases International at the 72nd World Health Assembly, IF Secretary General talked about the importance of data in the areas of care and prevention, in the frame of Universal Health Coverage.
27 May 2019
IF’s response focuses on the key role of medical education in the primary prevention of neural tube defects and with regard to care for persons with spina bifida and hydrocephalus (SBH).
23 May 2019
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!
22 May 2019
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.
9 May 2019
Promoting inclusive ski lessons for youth with physical disabilities to learn new skills, build confidence, and improve health for all.