HOW DID IT START

The World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day (WSBHD) has been established and designated by IF’s General Assembly in Guatemala 2011 with the aim of raising awareness and understanding about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. It serves also as means to advocate and promote the rights of persons with these conditions.

WHY SHOULD YOU GET INVOLVED

As in previous WSBHD editions, IF promotes an active awareness campaign on social media: sharing posters, key messages, relevant events around the topic, hashtags, banners.

We require your support to reach as many people as possible who may want to submit their testimonies and photo in order to show our members’ perspective on IF’s evolution and work.

PREVIOUS EDITIONS

• 2012: Event at the European Parliament in Strasbourg
• 2013: Launch of the PUSH! platform
• 2014: 25 Facts about Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
• 2015: Did you know…
• 2016: Launch of the IF Global Prevention Initiative at the IF conference in Belgium
• 2017: A focus on mental health
• 2018: Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus throughout the lifespan
• 2019: The Full Picture
• 2020: United in times of COVID-19
• 2021: Unlock Your Right to Health
• 2022: Elevate Your Voice
• 2023: Accessibility for All