The ISN actively advocates for kidney health to be recognized as a global health priority and fully integrated into the noncommunicable disease (NCD) agenda.
Through strong partnerships with global health organizations and advocacy networks, the ISN works to influence policies, engage decision-makers, and support evidence-based action to improve kidney health worldwide.
As a non-state actor (NSA) in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO), the ISN participates in World Health Assembly and Executive Board meetings, ensuring kidney health remains on the global agenda.
The ISN also advocates at the United Nations (UN) level, thanks to the special ECOSOC consultative status, contributing each year to the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and actively engaging in discussions that shape the global health and NCD agenda.
Kidney disease and the global health agenda
Discover and get involved in the ISN’s long-term implementation strategy to translate global commitments into tangible, country-level action for kidney health.
Discover our work across organizations
The World Health Organization (WHO)Ongoing collaboration plans since 2018
United Nations (UN)Special Consultative Status and active presence at UNGA
Get involved – the many ways to advocate
Access the right resourcesExplore implementation toolkits, data and trends on AKI and CKD, and key policy recommendations to support advocacy efforts.
World Kidney Day (WKD)Join the world’s largest kidney care awareness campaign and help raise the profile of kidney health globally.
Global Kidney Policy ForumDiscover ISN’s annual high-level meeting, held during WCN, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and advocates.
Patient Liaison Advisory Group (PLAG)Ensuring the patient perspective is embedded in ISN’s work through collaboration, advice, and lived experience.
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