World Federation Right to Die Societies Biennial Conference – Tokyo 25-28 November 2026
Abstracts submission deadline extended to 10 May 2026 – follow the link below for more information
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Ensuring Dignity in Life’s Final Chapter
We are a global federation advocating for the fundamental human right to die with dignity, autonomy, and compassion.
Our mission
A world where every person has the right to die with dignity, peacefully and without suffering.
Death is unavoidable. There is an increasing belief across the world that people should be able to choose the timing and manner of their death, we want to ensure that everyone has the right to die with dignity, peacefully and without suffering.
Our member societies work around the world to promote this message.
Resources Library
Explore our extensive collection of articles, podcasts, and videos. We provide the facts, and research you need to understand the global movement for assisted dying.
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Our Members
We unite over 60 member societies across 30+ countries. Discover the organizations working tirelessly worldwide to legalize, protect, and extend the right to die with dignity.
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Events
Join the conversation at upcoming webinars, conferences, and local talks. Whether online or in-person, find opportunities to connect with experts and advocates in your region
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Become a Part of the WFRtDS
Whether you represent an organization or yourself, find your place in the international movement for end of life choice.
Become a Member Organisation
Join our global network of societies working together to secure end of life rights. Membership connects your organization with legal experts, campaign resources, and a platform to amplify your advocacy on the world stage.
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You don’t have to be an organization to make a difference. Individuals can become official Supporters of the Federation with an annual contribution of $25. Your support helps fund our global educational outreach and advocacy.
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A Message from our President
Our website is essential for keeping us connected with the world and with each other, for raising awareness of our movement, and for introducing ourselves to anyone, association, or individual interested in learning about us the World Federation. This recognition led us to undertake a thorough overhaul of our website with the aim of achieving the highest standards of performance. In this task, I would like to acknowledge the great commitment made by Peter Warren.
It is with great joy that we begin the year by announcing the launch of our revamped website, designed to offer a more modern, accessible, and attractive visual design that improves the user experience.
We invite you to explore the site and discover all the improvements. We look forward to your comments!
who we are
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies a global movement
The WFRtDS is the only global network of right to die societies working together to promote the right to a safe and peaceful death for every citizen of the world who needs it.
The Federation meets biennially
Every two years our world-wide community comes together to spend a few days together to share our experiences, celebrate advances and advance our knowledge about all things related to voluntary assisted dying. Our next global gathering will be at the end of November 2026 in Tokyo
350
million
The number of people around the world that have access to voluntary assisted dying.
60+
member societies
The Federation is proud to have affiliated members across the world.
Defending rights wherever they are attacked
Even after laws are passed, those who oppose assisted dying continue to work to have them repealed. Often using false facts and half truths. A lot of our work is taken up defending hard won laws and pushing back against these attacks on peoples rights.
Our members societies work worldwide to raise awareness of voluntary assisted dying
Around 350 million people around the world are fortunate in having some form of right to die legislation to call upon if their personal situation requires it.
However, the fight continues to extend that right to everyone else. With more than 30 years of reliable data available which underlines the safety and efficacy of voluntary assisted dying, the Federation works with local organisations to support activists, educate parliamentarians and provide expert knowledge wherever it is needed.
Canada
DWD Canada fighting every day to challenge mis and dis-information about their law
Australia
DWD Victoria launched a successful Young Ambassadors programme in 2024, now being rolled out worldwide.
Brazil
The Federation welcomed Eu Decido in 2025, fighting for end of life rights for South America’s largest country.
Spain
DMD Catalunya has been fighting for the right of patients who have been blocked from a peaceful death by the actions of faith based lawyers.
latest news
The latest news from our members and from around the world
Our members produce helpful factsheets and newsletters. The Federation is always happy to share other sources of information in favour of our joint mission to advance assisted dying around the world.
