Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
The ISN Strongly Supports the WHO Resolution on Kidney Health — Join the Effort!
The ISN is proud to support the proposed World Health Organization (WHO) Resolution "Reducing the Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through the Promotion of Kidney Health and Strengthening Prevention and Control of Kidney Disease." A global call to action At the 156th WHO Executive Board Meeting (February 3–11, 2025), the ISN will formally present its statement...
ISN Advocacy Newsletter – Bridging the Gaps – February 2025
2024 Advocacy Milestones & What’s Ahead in 2025 Welcome to Bridging the Gaps, the quarterly update on ISN advocacy efforts to prioritize kidney health worldwide. As we step into 2025, I look forward to building on the ISN's significant contributions to raising awareness of kidney disease in 2024. In May, the ISN organized a side event during...
Get Ready for World Kidney Day 2025!
World Kidney Day (WKD) 2025 takes place on March 13. The year-long campaign theme, "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health," highlights the potentially life-changing impact of early detection and intervention in preventing and managing kidney disease. A range of resources are available to help you get involved in this global awareness-raising initiative: Pin...
ISN Petition: Support the Momentum for Global Kidney Health!
In September, the ISN launched an online petition urging everyone to join the movement to elevate kidney disease as a critical health priority. The Guatemalan government also has contributed to raising kidney health awareness globally by submitting a kidney health resolution to the World Health Organization. This resolution calls for urgent global action to address...