about the wfrtds
We are a global federation advocating for the fundamental human right to die with dignity, autonomy, and compassion.
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Our Mission
Because death is unavoidable and 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.
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies believes that regardless of their nationalities, professions, religious beliefs, and ethical and political views all those who fully appreciate the consequences of carrying out their wish to die and who take into account the reasonable interests of others should have access to a peaceful death at the time of their choice.
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies wishes to see a world in which all people
- have the right to die with dignity, peacefully and without suffering;
- are able to make their own choices about death while taking into account the reasonable interests of others; and
- are able to make their well-considered end of life decisions in a safe and peaceful environment supported by the law.
Vision
To achieve our goals, The World Federation….
- disseminates current information and educational materials about self-determined end of suffering and life, as well as other end of life issues to interested groups, scholars and individuals on request;
- facilitates international conferences on end of life issues to promote cooperation between, and support to, member societies; and to utilize the experience and expertise of professionals already lawfully assisting people to die to foster our global aims;
- where requested, assists interested groups and individuals to establish Right to Die Societies in countries where such societies do not currently exist;
- supports requests for publicity-seeking activities including civil disobedience in the countries of the member societies;
- links networks of lawyers interested and involved in this area of law with the aim of sharing experiences and expertise from court cases which can be used by member societies in situations of juridical examination to draft new laws or change assisted dying laws.
Statutes.
During the 2018 Business Meeting of The World Federation of Right to Die Societies in South Africa, the statutes have been adapted.
View out StatutesHow We Drive Global Change
To ensure every individual should have the right-to-die, we focus our efforts on advocacy, global collaboration, and public education.
Promote the right to a dignified death
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies advocates that individuals should be able to choose how and when they die, ensuring peaceful, pain-free, self-determined end of life options
Unite and support “right-to-die” organisations worldwide
The The World Federation of Right to Die Societies links dozens of national groups across more than 30 countries, offering a platform for collaboration, shared resources, and collective advocacy
Inform & educate about assisted dying and end of life choices
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies provides information, research, definitions, and educational resources on assisted dying, euthanasia, and end of life care, aiming to raise awareness and understanding globally.
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Our history
Dr Tenrei Ota.
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International ConferencesThe World Federation of Right To Die Societies meets every two years to exchange news and views, to elect Directors and Officers of the Federation, and to conduct other business.
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1976 – Tokyo – JapanFirst meetingThe first world gathering in Tokyo at which Dr Tenrei Ota, upon formation of the Japan Euthanasia Society (now the Japan Society for Dying with Dignity), called for an international meeting of existing national right to die societies. .
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1978 – San Francisco – United StatesSecond meetingA second international conference was hosted in San Francisco by the US-based Society for the Right to Die.
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1980 – Oxford – United KingdomThird meetingIn 1980, a third international conference was organized. This was held at Oxford in the United Kingdom. It was hosted by Exit, The Society for the Right to Die with Dignity. At this conference the World Federation of Right to Die Societies was founded and it’s core mission was established.
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1980 – 2025 – GlobalSubsequent MeetingsSince our founding in 1980 the Society has held 22 biennial conferences across the globe.
2024 Dublin – All of the presentations are available here. EOL Ireland YouTube Channel
2022 Canada– presentation slides: Dying With Dignity Canada (filecamp.com)
– presentations on You Tube: 2022 World Federation Of Right To Die Societies International Conference – YouTube2020 This conference was planned for Mexico but unfortunately cancelled due to COVID
2016 Amsterdam
2014 Chicago USA
2012 Zürich
2010 Melbourne
2008 Paris
2006 Toronto
2004 Tokyo
2002 Brussels
2000 Boston
1998 Zurich
1996 Melbourne
1994 Bath
1992 Kyoto
1990 Maastricht
1988 San Francisco
1986 Bombay
1984 Nice
1982 Melbourne
1980 Oxford *
Our Work in Action
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies key pursue these key initiatives to advance end of life choice worldwide.
Education
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies disseminates current information and educational materials about self-determined end of suffering and life, as well as other end of life issues to interested groups, scholars and individuals on request;
International Collaboration
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies facilitates international conferences on end of life issues to promote cooperation between, and support to, member societies; and to utilize the experience and expertise of professionals already lawfully assisting people to die to foster our global aims
Establishing New Societies
Where requested, The World Federation of Right to Die Societies assists interested groups and individuals to establish Right to Die Societies in countries where such societies do not currently exist;
Advocacy & Activism
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies supports requests for publicity-seeking activities including civil disobedience in the countries of the member societies;
Influencing Legislation
The World Federation of Right to Die Societies links networks of lawyers interested and involved in this area of law with the aim of sharing experiences and expertise from court cases which can be used by member societies in situations of juridical examination to draft new laws or change assisted dying laws.
Members
Our Member Organisations
We currently have 63 are members of the World Federation.
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