Tag: advocacy

Many people with MS experience delays in diagnosis and are often misdiagnosed. Consider what can be done to improve awareness and improve early diagnosis.

We are a unique global network of MS organisations with 47 members from around the world, and links to many others

A 10-year global action plan that aims to improve the lives of people living with neurological conditions including MS

Access to treatment is a high priority for most people with MS. Convince decision-makers that MS treatments should be available in all health systems.

Provide information on the number of people with MS and barriers to accessing healthcare to key decision-makers in your country.

We are the only global network of MS organisations

Advocacy examples from the global MS movement to inspire you today.

Your guide to successful advocacy. Tools and resources for healthcare professionals, MS organisations and people affected by MS to support their advocacy efforts to improve access to MS healthcare.

Protecting and advocating for the rights of people with MS is at the heart of our work

The Atlas of MS is inspiring countries to tackle MS-data gaps. Find out how MS organisations are harnessing the power of data to advocate for change.

The global MSIF movement's seven principles to improve quality of life with MS

The Convention was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2006

The Corporación Esclerosis Múltiple Chile shares the secrets of their success in improving access to treatment.

MS organisations campaign for better access to treatments in Morocco.

Highlights from World MS Day 2019

The UK MS Society met up with Brooklyn rapper and record producer Masta Ace to talk about music and life with MS

MSIF staff paid a special visit to India this month to launch an exciting new collaboration with the MS Society of India.

“My MS, My Needs” survey results help MS Ireland to improve services and advance advocacy work for people with MS.

MS is associated with high costs for MS patients, their families, and society as a whole

Fly for MS is raising awareness of MS in an unusual way

On 21st October, MS Ireland launched a report on the costs of multiple sclerosis to Irish society

There are two World Days coming up which will be of interest to the global MS community.

People can share a thank-you message by email, by post or on social media

MS Society of Canada asks Canadians whether they will flee or fight when it comes to MS

27 May is World MS Day - the only global awareness raising campaign for MS

Highlights from some of the events that took place around the world

The post-2015 development agenda will be launched in New York in September 2015

The theme for 2015 will be access, and the campaign will celebrate breaking down barriers to living with MS

MS International Federation calls on the UN to ensure new global goals benefit all - including people affected by MS

The MS International Federation encourages everyone affected by MS to sign the declaration

The register aims to address the recognised lack of relevant MS data at European level

Monday 2 December was the International Day for Persons with Disabilities

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system