Official relationships of the IFMSA with the other organizations are based on health, education, science, social and humanitarian affairs. The decision to establish official relation with another organization can be made by the Executive Board and has to be approved by the General Assembly, or can be decided by the General Assembly and has to be pursued by the Executive Board.

Organizations that are in the official relations with IFMSA are our partners in the endeavor of Working Together for Healthier Tomorrow. There are a number of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations which are IFMSA partners in a fruitful and enthusiastic collaboration. With most of the partners, the collaboration is very wide and intensive, therefore it seeks special attention. This is the reason why the IFMSA Executive Board appoints Liaison Officers for the respective organizations. Click here to read how IFMSA Members can make use of the liaison officers

WHO

WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. For WHO Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

UNAIDS

UNAIDS leads, strengthens and supports an expanded response aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV, providing care & support, reducing the vulnerability of individuals & communities to HIV/AIDS, & alleviating the impact of the epidemic.

UNFPA

UNFPA's priority areas concern: Reproductive Health including Reproductive Rights and Population and Development issues.

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe represent 400 international non-governmental organizations and is the Europe's oldest organization, founded in 1949. IFMSA was granted participatory status in 2004.

UNHCR

UNHCR is mandated by the United Nations to lead and coordinate international action for the world-wide protection of refugees and the resolution of refugee problems.

UNESCO

UNESCO's mission is to contribute to he maintenance of peace and security throughout the world by promoting collaboration among the nations through education, science, culture and communication.

UNICEF

UNICEF is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to advocate for the protection of children's rights to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.

Framework Convention Alliance

The Framework Convention Alliance is an international alliance of Non-Government Organisations committed to seeing a strong and effective Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).

IPPNW

IPPNW is a non-partisan global federation of medical organizations dedicated to research, education, and advocacy relevant to the prevention of nuclear war.

Global Health Council

The Global Health Council is a 29-year-old membership organization that believes global health is the cornerstone in the foundation of our globalized world.

World Medical Association

The purpose of the WMA is to serve humanity by endeavoring to achieve the highest international standards in Medical Education, Medical Science, Medical Art and Medical Ethics, and Health Care for all people in the world.

WFME

WFME is the global organisation concerned with education and training of medical doctors at all stages, i.e. basic medical education, specialist training and continuing medical education.

AMEE

AMEE is a worldwide association for all interested in medical and health care professions education - teachers, curriculum developers, deans, administrators, researchers and students.

AMSA

AMSA is a international student organisation formed by medical students' associations in Asia and Oceania.

ESC

ESC is a scientific conference for medical students and young doctors. A scientific board selects students, who present their research projects and results in various thematic areas.

EMSA

The European Medical Students' Association (EMSA) is an organisation that aims to integrate all medical students in geographical Europe through activities organised for and by medical students.

The International Association of Gerontology

The International Association of Gerontology was founded in 1950. Its objectives are to promote gerontological research, training in the field of aging, and the interests of gerontological organizations in international affairs.

EYF

The European Youth Forum is an international organisation established by national youth councils and international non governmental youth organisations to represent the interests of young people from all over Europe.

stop TB

Stop TB Partnership is a global movement to accelerate social and political action to stop the unnecessary spread of tuberculosis around the world. Stop TB is a partnership. Public and private organizations from the global to the local level work together and they all underwrite the same principles and values.

studentBMJ

The studentBMJ is a widely read publication for medical students, written mostly by medical students. Its mission is to deliver a product that is entertaining, educational, and interactive, to meet the demands, views, and needs of medical students of all levels worldwide

Making use of liaison officers