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 agendaDiscover and get involved in the ISN’s long-term implementation strategy to translate global commitments into tangible, country-level action for kidney health.
Kidney Resolution HubAccess practical resources, tools, and examples to support implementation of the WHO kidney health resolution and advocacy efforts.
Discover our work across organizations
The World Health Organization (WHO)Explore ISN’s work with WHO through NSA collaboration plans, technical contributions to consultations, and statements and events at the World Health Assembly.
United Nations (UN)Discover ISN’s engagement with the UN, including its ECOSOC consultative status, contributions to High-Level Meetings, and advocacy activities during UN General Assemblies.
Get involved – the many ways to advocate
Patient Liaison Advisory Group (PLAG)Ensuring the patient perspective is embedded in ISN’s work through collaboration, advice, and lived experience.
Global Kidney Policy ForumDiscover ISN’s annual high-level meeting, held during WCN, bringing together policymakers, clinicians, and advocates.
World Kidney Day (WKD)Join the world’s largest kidney care awareness campaign and help raise the profile of kidney health globally.
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