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World Congress 2012

The 2012 biennial World Congress is nearing. Some 10 weeks from now (April 1) the Conference will open at a Welcome reception with a panoramic view on Wednesday June 13, 2012.

The WFRtDS member societies meet on Thursday June 14 from 09.00 - 18.00. Thirty one (31) of forty five (45)  member societies announced their participation. Did you already register?? Registration is still possible!!

For Registration use the form provided on the special site.  The program can be found here.

Right to Die Europe meeting in Zürich June 14, 2012

Immediately after and following the WFRtDS delegates meeting on Thursday June 14, 2012 in Zürich, RtD-Europe organises a meeting for their members. The meeting will last for 90 minutes, and thus be terminated at 19.30 hour. Information via RtD-E website or RtD-E sceretariat.

Italian Opinion Poll (2011) on euthanasia and living wills
May 10, 2012

EURISPES (a private non-profit think tank, started in 1982) organised an opinion poll in 2011 on euthanasia and living wils (advance directives).  The results of this poll are interesting enough (for example the pro-euthanasia rose by more than 6% since 2004 to 67%!) to be read.

Read the results here in this (translated) summary.

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Hollande President of France: a firm step towards legalising assisted dying?
May 7, 2012

France choose Francois Hollande as their President yesterday.  Hollande used in his campaign a statement implying his intention to legalise assisted dying.

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FATE publishes Newsletter edition 44, May 2012
May 6, 2012

FATE from Scotland, published this month its May 2012 (issue 44) Newsletter.  It can be read here in PDF.

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Earlier news items can be found in our News-section

The World Federation

The World Federation, founded in 1980, consists of 45 right to die organizations from 25 countries. The Federation provides an international link for organizations working to secure or protect the rights of individuals to self-determination at the end of their lives.

Joining information

If you are interested in inquiring about or even acquiring - as a Society - membership, please read the joining information and complete the application in it.

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Official languages

The official language of the WFRtDS is English, reason why information on this site is mainly published in that language. Where available or applicable, some information is also published in other languages (French, German or Spanish). 

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