The WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan for epilepsy and other neurological disorders

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

Improve access to MS treatment

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.

Get the evidence

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

Annual accounts

MSIF published all its annual reviews and financial statements online

Who we are and what we do

We are the only global network of MS organisations

Improve MS diagnosis

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

About us

We are a unique global network of MS organisations with 48 members from around the world, and links to many others

Learn from others

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

How to get started in advocacy

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.

Advocacy

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

Seminario virtual del atlas de la esclerosis múltiple acerca del poder de los datos sobre esclerosis múltiple

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.

¿Qué influye en la calidad de vida con EM y cómo podemos mejorarla?

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

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The Convention was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2006

Our fundraisers

You can make a real difference for people living with MS around the world just like our fundraisers

Háganlos escuchar - La batalla de cuatro años por el acceso en Chile.

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

Promoción de la EM en Marruecos

MS organisations campaign for better access to treatments in Morocco.

Destacados del Día Mundial de la EM 2019

Highlights from World MS Day 2019

La leyenda de la música Masta Ace: hip-hop, EM y creatividad

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

Call for consultants: Advocacy – access to treatments in India

Participación de la Sociedad India de EM

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

MS Ireland publica los resultados del primer estudio nacional sobre las necesidades de las personas con EM

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

World MS Day 2009

Global economic impact of MS

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

La concienciación sobre la EM sube como la espuma en el continente americano

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

Esclerosis Múltiple Irlanda presenta un informe sobre los costes adicionales de la EM

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

Día Internacional de la Solidaridad del Paciente y Día de las Naciones Unidas para las personas con discapacidad

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

La semana próxima se inician los preparativos para el Día Mundial de la EM

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

¿Huyes o luchas?

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

World MS Day 2015

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

World MS Day across the globe

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

UN looks past 2015

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

Quedan seis meses para el Día Mundial de la EM

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

No se consigue ningún objetivo si no es para todos

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

La declaración por un acceso universal alcanza las 88.000 firmas

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

Se ha completado la fase uno del Registro Europeo de EM

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

International Day for Persons with Disabilities

Monday 2 December was the International Day for Persons with Disabilities

‎¿Qué es la esclerosis múltiple?

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