Learn about the ISN’s work in advocacy below.
Patient Liaison Advisory Group Pledges to Shape Patient Perspectives Within ISN Initiatives at WCN’22 Launch
The Patient Liaison Advisory Group, comprising a patient representative from each of the ten ISN regions, will support ISN’s efforts to shape patient-centered health initiatives and research programs to address the burden of kidney disease worldwide. The group was officially launched at the World Congress of Nephrology 2022. Following opening remarks from the ISN President,...
Statement from the ISN on the situation in Ukraine
As a global professional society representing kidney care professionals from 163 countries via our 10 regional boards, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) reiterates its support for our members and the patients they serve across the world, especially during periods of man-made or natural catastrophe. Noting the current tragic events in Ukraine, and those challenges in other parts of the world,...
Read the World Kidney Day Scientific Editorial in Kidney International
The World Kidney Day (WKD) Steering Committee submits an annual scientific editorial to a range of medical journals as part of WKD efforts to increase kidney disease awareness. Read this year's editorial, "Kidney health for all: bridging the gap in kidney health education and literacy," in Kidney International here. Find a summary of the article on...
Take Part in the WKD #ShowYourKidneys Social Media Challenge
The World Kidney Day (WKD) online challenge #ShowYourKidneys is a fun way to highlight where the kidneys are in the body and what they do. It's easy to take part! Take a picture of yourself - front or back view - using your fists to indicate the location of your kidneys. Add a special kidney-themed frame to your photo: Download here. Share...