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The IF members training “From local to global - how to influence international actions through national advocacy” taking place on May 6 2022 provided an overview of key concepts and processes of international organisations.

IF Annual Report 2021 highlights all of IF activities and achievements of the past year. The year 2021 was an active one with many activities and challenges. Some of the activities were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, IF organised its activities in a digital format. These activities such as an escape room meeting, training opportunities, international awareness days, and the IF conference for persons with SBH on multidisciplinary care were well-received. Here, in this annual report 2021, the actions achieved for human rights, primary prevention, optimising management and care, raising awareness, as well as international solidarity are highlighted.

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.

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). 

On November 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th, The International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus gave the “IF Human Rights and Advocacy Training - Accessibility in Focus”