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It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 <em>Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages</em>. </p><div class="button button-orange-background"><a href="/initiatives/rehabilitation-2030">Rehabilitation 2030</a></div><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C352_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="section-heading"> <h2>Feature news and resources</h2> </div> <div class="row row-flex" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C404_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="rehabilitation in emergencies" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-xs.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-sm.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 540w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-md.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 720w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-lg.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 960w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-xl.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 1140w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-xxl.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 1320w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.tmb-hd.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3 2480w" src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/wra-rehabilitation-in-emergencies.png?sfvrsn=e9c6c8a3_3" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="WRA rehabilitation in emergencies"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/rehabilitation-in-emergencies-factsheet" class="card__link" aria-label="Rehabilitation in emergencies , " target="_self"> <h3 id="c0049c0a85d64f68815ac20902bd99e4" class="card__title">Rehabilitation in emergencies</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <p class="card__text"> Did you know disasters, conflicts, terrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other major incidents can increase demand for rehabilitation? </p> </div> </div>  </article> </div> <div id="PageContent_C404_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="Social media square measles and rehabilitation plus WRA logo on purple background" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/measles-and-rehab-social-media-tile.tmb-xs.png?sfvrsn=cb1235f1_4 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/measles-and-rehab-social-media-tile.tmb-sm.png?sfvrsn=cb1235f1_4 540w, 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src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/headquarters/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/measles-and-rehab-social-media-tile.png?sfvrsn=cb1235f1_4" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="Measles and rehab social media tile"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/documents/health-topics/rehabilitation/measles-and-rehab.pdf" class="card__link" aria-label="Measles and rehabilitation , " target="_self"> <h3 id="7d4b21cdcb4842bab5df7167a3d16aad" class="card__title">Measles and rehabilitation</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card__content"> <p class="card__text"> Did you know rehabilitation professionals play a critical role in the clinical management of measles? </p> </div> </div>  </article> </div> <div id="PageContent_C404_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="decorative tile" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-xs.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-sm.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 540w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-md.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 720w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-lg.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 960w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-xl.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 1140w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-xxl.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 1320w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.tmb-hd.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4 2480w" src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-mtg-report.png?sfvrsn=e82a96c6_4" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="wra-mtg-report"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/375769/9789240087378-eng.pdf" class="card__link" aria-label="Meeting report , " target="_self"> <h3 id="393a0b856f7c4aee985fc48c70bbd61e" class="card__title">Meeting report</h3> </a> </div> </div>  </article> </div> <div id="PageContent_C404_Col03" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 4" data-placeholder-label="Column 4"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="WRA logo and title in white text on a purple background" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-xs.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-sm.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 540w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-md.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 720w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-lg.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 960w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-xl.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 1140w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-xxl.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 1320w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.tmb-hd.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4 2480w" src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-webinar.jpg?sfvrsn=d909c37a_4" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="wra-research-webinar"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/documents/health-topics/rehabilitation/intro-hpsr-21-oct-23.pdf" class="card__link" aria-label="Presentation slides , " target="_self"> <h3 id="f92196e2750148bfa529af4ec4961aff" class="card__title">Presentation slides</h3> </a> </div> </div>  </article> </div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h3></h3></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C413_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="WRA logo and title in white text on a purple background" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-xs.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-sm.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 540w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-md.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 720w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-lg.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 960w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-xl.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 1140w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-xxl.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 1320w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.tmb-hd.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6 2480w" src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wra-research-editorial.png?sfvrsn=8c60f6aa_6" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="wra-research-editorial"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/documents/health-topics/rehabilitation/wra-research-editorial.pdf" class="card__link" aria-label="A call to action to accelerate progress , " target="_self"> <h3 id="5b630acb521a43cc8f51ab675e73f373" class="card__title">A call to action to accelerate progress</h3> </a> </div> </div>  </article> </div> <div id="PageContent_C413_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <article class="card ratio-1x1">  <div class="card__media"> <img alt="WRA logo and title in white text on a purple background" class="responsive" data-srcset="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-xs.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 300w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-sm.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 540w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-md.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 720w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-lg.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 960w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-xl.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 1140w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-xxl.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 1320w, https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.tmb-hd.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4 2480w" src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/campaigns/wonca-tile.png?sfvrsn=da957646_4" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///////yH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" title="wonca-tile"></img> </div> <div class="card__content-group"> <div class="card__header"> <a href="https://issuu.com/wonca/docs/24janfeb?fr=sNTM4NjYyOTU4NTY" class="card__link" aria-label="Wonca News , " target="_self"> <h3 id="6e5c83ca0c204d4d89fc42a2fbc379a4" class="card__title">Wonca News</h3> </a> </div> </div>  </article> </div> <div id="PageContent_C413_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C413_Col03" class="sf_colsIn col-sm-6 col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 4" data-placeholder-label="Column 4"> </div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1></h1></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C356_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div id="PageContent_C369_Col00" class="sf_colsIn background-widget bg-light-gray" data-sf-element="Background widget" data-placeholder-label="Background widget"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C370_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C370_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1 style="text-align:center;">Advocating for rehabilitation</h1><p> </p></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C038_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>In many countries around the world there is an urgent need to strengthen rehabilitation. Globally, an estimated 2.4 billion people are living with a health condition that could benefit from rehabilitation. This number is expected to grow due to people living longer and with more chronic disease and disability. It is estimated, however, that in low- and middle-income countries, more than 50% of people do not receive the rehabilitation they require. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on future rehabilitation needs is also yet to be seen.</p></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C038_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>The World Rehabilitation Alliance was launched in 2022 with objective to conduct evidence-based advocacy activities that increase awareness and demand for rehabilitation, networking and knowledge-sharing and for creating a shared understanding and narrative around rehabilitation.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C370_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C014_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1></h1></div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1 style="text-align:center;">Membership</h1></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C199_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h2 style="text-align:center;">Why join?</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/icon1.tmb-300v.png?sfvrsn=a901de4b_2&Status=Master" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" sf-size="52710"></p><p>The WRA provides an opportunity for your entity to network and share knowledge with <span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">other stakeholders in the rehabilitation sector. As part of the WRA, your entity will </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">contribute to raising the profile of rehabilitation at global, regional, national, and local </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">levels, and support WHO in its efforts to strengthen rehabilitation through advocacy. For </span>more on the benefits of becoming a member of the WRA, click <a href="/multi-media/details/world-rehabilitation-alliance---information-material---infographic">here</a><strong>.</strong></p></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C199_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h2 style="text-align:center;">Who can join?</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/icon2.tmb-300v.png?sfvrsn=4cb929a6_2&Status=Master" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" sf-size="42100"></p><div>Member States and State bodies; intergovernmental organizations; nongovernmental <span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">organizations; private sector including international business associations; philanthropic </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">foundations; and academic institutions.</span></div></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C199_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p><h2 style="text-align:center;">Who is eligible?</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/icon3.tmb-300v.png?sfvrsn=414c157a_2&Status=Master" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" sf-size="75828"></p><div>To be eligible for membership, the entity should contribute both to the advancement of <span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">rehabilitation and to the objectives of the WRA. It should be working internationally in the </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">field of rehabilitation; have at least 3 years of proven experience; and should have an </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">established structure, constitution, and accountability mechanisms.</span></div><p> </p><p> </p><p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C333_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C333_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C329_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C335_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C335_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C336_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h2 style="text-align:center;">Members' role</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/icon4-(2).tmb-300v.png?sfvrsn=3f84b793_2&Status=Master" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" sf-size="73709"></p><div>Members must support the purpose, goals, objectives, guiding principles, work, and <span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">activities of the WRA, and to attend and actively participate in the WRA’s various annual and </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">ad hoc meetings, acting in the best interest of public health and in alignment with WHO </span><span style="background-color:initial;font-family:inherit;font-size:inherit;text-transform:inherit;white-space:inherit;word-spacing:normal;caret-color:auto;">policies.</span></div><div class="button button-orange-background"><a href="https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/documents/health-topics/rehabilitation/tor_world-rehabilitation-alliance_web.pdf?sfvrsn=695f1c4f_1">Terms of reference</a></div></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C336_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h2 style="text-align:center;">When and how?</h2><p><img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/when-and-howa25dca1c-bcd0-462f-bba7-4fa0a9ce7c01.tmb-200v.png?sfvrsn=4fad21d8_2&Status=Master" style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;" alt="" sf-size="64382"></p><p>The WRA membership application process is open and interested organizations can apply throughout the year. Please note that WRA has 2 intakes of members per year, in January and July and applications should be submitted well in advance of those months to allow for the due diligence and review process. Applications currently submitted are for the January 2025 intake. New member orientation workshops take place in December and June.</p><div class="button button-orange-background"><a href="https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/985453?lang=en" target="_blank" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Apply here</a></div><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C335_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C333_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C339_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="hero-image--wrapper hero-image--high-wrapper high has-caption" data-url=""> <div class="inner responsive-background-image high-1363595311"> <img sizes="(max-width: 768px) 200px, (max-width: 1024px) 700px, (max-width: 1366px) 1000px, 1920px" srcset="/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/043_who_pakistan.tmb-768v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=6f02992e_1 768w, /images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/043_who_pakistan.tmb-1024v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=6f02992e_1 1024w, /images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/043_who_pakistan.tmb-1366v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=6f02992e_1 1366w, /images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/043_who_pakistan.tmb-1920v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=6f02992e_1 1920w" alt="" /> <div class="sf_colsIn container"> <div class="hero-image--content"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-image-credit"> <div class="sf-image-credit__content"> <div class="sf-image-credit__inner"> WHO / NOOR / Sebastian Liste </div> </div> <div class="sf-image-credit__label"> <span class="sf-image-credit__copyright">©</span> <span class="sf-image-credit__text">Credits </span> <i class="icon plus-icon"></i> </div> </div> <script> var imageCreditClass = document.getElementsByClassName("sf-image-credit"); var preventFunction = function () { event.preventDefault() }; for (var i = 0; i < imageCreditClass.length; i++) { imageCreditClass[i].addEventListener('click', preventFunction);; } </script> </div> <div id="PageContent_C367_Col00" class="sf_colsIn background-widget bg-light-gray" data-sf-element="Background widget" data-placeholder-label="Background widget"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C362_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C362_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1 style="text-align:center;">Areas of work</h1></div> </div> <div class="section-heading"> <p>Workstreams</p> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>All members of the WRA will participate in one or more workstream. The purpose of the workstreams is to bring together members with similar interests, share information and collectively work on specific activities that align with the WRA’s overall mission and objectives.</p><p>Each workstream will have an area of focus with corresponding workplan, that is approved by the Steering Committee, which outlines its objectives, key outputs, priorities and methodology. The workstream topics were the result of a global survey and a consultation with representative stakeholders working in the rehabilitation sector.</p><p>The 5 workstreams of the WRA are:</p><p> </p></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C390_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C390_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C389_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="card--list" role="article"> <div class="card-item__container"> <figure class="card-item__figure"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/workforce" target="_self" > <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/workforce-hero.jpg?sfvrsn=fbf9ee3c_5" title="workforce-hero" alt="7 female rehabilitation students listening to their rehabilitation male teacher’s explanation"> </a> </figure> <div class="card-item__body"> <div class="card-item__header"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/workforce" target="_self"> <h3 id="a41435ab2e9042d1a4633f9b4d53b0db" class="card-item-item__title">Workforce</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card-item__actions"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card--list" role="article"> <div class="card-item__container"> <figure class="card-item__figure"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/emergencies" target="_self" > <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/emergencies-hero.jpg?sfvrsn=e7d5fd27_5" title="emergencies-hero" alt="A man picks his way through the wholesale destruction wrought by the tsunami in downtown Banda Aceh. A single minaret from a mosque remains standing amidst the ruins."> </a> </figure> <div class="card-item__body"> <div class="card-item__header"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/emergencies" target="_self"> <h3 id="c81cd893429a4a28ac3f45e2c0786b10" class="card-item-item__title">Emergencies</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card-item__actions"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C389_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="card--list" role="article"> <div class="card-item__container"> <figure class="card-item__figure"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/primary-care" target="_self" > <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/primary-care-hero.jpg?sfvrsn=d92fa4ef_5" title="primary-care-hero" alt="Diabetes patients exercise early morning at public ground in Mumbai"> </a> </figure> <div class="card-item__body"> <div class="card-item__header"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/primary-care" target="_self"> <h3 id="2bc23eb73dd143c390615c18129426c8" class="card-item-item__title">Primary care</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card-item__actions"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="card--list" role="article"> <div class="card-item__container"> <figure class="card-item__figure"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/research" target="_self" > <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/research-hero.jpg?sfvrsn=28f63518_11" title="research-hero" alt="Three computer screens showing data"> </a> </figure> <div class="card-item__body"> <div class="card-item__header"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/research" target="_self"> <h3 id="b14f23873a2d4f35a966bb21d0093a53" class="card-item-item__title">Research</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card-item__actions"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C391_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-3" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C391_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-image thumb"> <img class="lazy" data-src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/097_who-norway_rehab.tmb-1920v.jpg?sfvrsn=7e73c9_1" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/097_who-norway_rehab.tmb-1920v.jpg?sfvrsn=7e73c9_1" title="097_WHO Norway" /> <div class="sf-image-credit"> <div class="sf-image-credit__content"> <div class="sf-image-credit__inner"> WHO / NOOR / Sebastian Liste </div> </div> <div class="sf-image-credit__label"> <span class="sf-image-credit__copyright">©</span> <span class="sf-image-credit__text">Credits </span> <i class="icon plus-icon"></i> </div> </div> <script> var imageCreditClass = 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data-placeholder-label="Column 1"><div id="PageContent_C371_Col00" class="sf_colsIn background-widget bg-light-gray" data-sf-element="Background widget" data-placeholder-label="Background widget"><div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C372_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> </div> <div id="PageContent_C372_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-10" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1></h1><h1 style="text-align:center;">How else can I support?</h1><p> </p></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C258_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p><img src="/images/default-source/wpro/countries/viet-nam/health-topics/ncd/rehabilitation/wra---image-communication-material.tmb-768v.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=6ce43df5_1" alt="" sf-size="225059"><br></p></div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C258_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-6" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="button button-orange-background"><a href="/communication-materials">Spread the word with our communication materials</a></div><div class="button button-orange-background"><a href="https://extranet.who.int/dataformv3/index.php/461891?lang=en" target="_blank" data-sf-ec-immutable="">Join our mailing list for regular WRA updates, news and events</a></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C372_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-1" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> </div> </div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1 style="text-align:center;">Events</h1></div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C392_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="list-view vertical-list sf-events-wrapper sf-events-list vertical-list--image vertical-list--image-on-top"> <div class="list-view--item vertical-list-item"> <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/07/10/default-calendar/3rd-global-rehabilitation-2030-meeting" class="link-container table event-table" aria-label="3rd Global Rehabilitation 2030 meeting and launch of the World Rehabilitation Alliance" role="link"> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/rehabilitation-2030/events/rehab2030event.tmb-768v.jpg?sfvrsn=f724294d_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/rehabilitation-2030/events/rehab2030event.tmb-549v.jpg?sfvrsn=f724294d_1')"></div> </div> <div class="info"> <span class="timestamp"> <i class="fa fa-calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i> 10 – 11 July 2023 </span> <p class="heading text-underline">3rd Global Rehabilitation 2030 meeting and launch of the World Rehabilitation Alliance</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C392_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> <div class="list-view vertical-list sf-events-wrapper sf-events-list vertical-list--image vertical-list--image-on-top"> <div class="list-view--item vertical-list-item"> <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2022/09/13/default-calendar/pre-launch-of-the-world-rehabilitation-alliance" class="link-container table event-table" aria-label="Pre-launch of the World Rehabilitation Alliance" role="link"> <div class="thumb"> <div class="background-image background-image--small" data-image="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/pre-launch-event---wra/banner--cmpng.tmb-768v.png?sfvrsn=908c2d37_1" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/pre-launch-event---wra/banner--cmpng.tmb-549v.png?sfvrsn=908c2d37_1')"></div> </div> <div class="info"> <span class="timestamp"> <i class="fa fa-calendar" aria-hidden="true"></i> 13 September 2022 14:00 – 15:00 UTC Time </span> <p class="heading text-underline">Pre-launch of the World Rehabilitation Alliance</p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C392_Col02" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 3" data-placeholder-label="Column 3"> <div class="card--list" role="article"> <div class="card-item__container"> <figure class="card-item__figure"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/world-rehabilitation-alliance-biennial-in-person-members-meeting" target="_self" > <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/health-topics/rehabilitation/wra-logo-final-with-statement.png?sfvrsn=85fa409e_16" title="WRA logo final with statement" alt=""> </a> </figure> <div class="card-item__body"> <div class="card-item__header"> <a href="/initiatives/world-rehabilitation-alliance/world-rehabilitation-alliance-biennial-in-person-members-meeting" target="_self"> <h3 id="58bb58bd05da41d8bb66e9a6664c5bf0" class="card-item-item__title">World Rehabilitation Alliance biennial in-person members' meeting</h3> </a> </div> <div class="card-item__actions"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C395_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-12" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <div class="section-heading"> <p>Multimedia</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row" data-sf-element="Row"> <div id="PageContent_C385_Col00" class="sf_colsIn col-md-4" data-sf-element="Column 1" data-placeholder-label="Column 1"> <script type='text/javascript' src='/ResourcePackages/WHO/assets/dist/scripts/multimedia-modal.min.js?v=14.0.7729.18497'></script> <script async defer src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v3.2"></script> <div class="sf-multimedia"> <div class="sf-multimedia-list sf-multimedia-list__small row"> <div class="sf-multimedia-item sf-multimedia-item__video col-xs-6"> <a class="sf-multimedia-item__container" href="#" onclick='new ModalJS( "YoutubeVideo", "https://www.youtube.com/embed/gKuGETgdyI4")'> <span class="sf-multimedia-item__link page-url play-button"></span> <figure class="sf-multimedia-item__figure" style="background-image: url('https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/rehabilitation-2030/emilia-clarke-wha-launch-thumb.tmb-549v.jpg?sfvrsn=6c4b84e8_2');" role="img" aria-label="The actress and rehabilitation advocate Emilia Clarke" title="The actress and rehabilitation advocate Emilia Clarke"> <img src="https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/rehabilitation-2030/emilia-clarke-wha-launch-thumb.tmb-549v.jpg?sfvrsn=6c4b84e8_2" alt="The actress and rehabilitation advocate Emilia Clarke" style="display: none;" /> </figure> <div class="sf-multimedia-item__body"> <div class="sf-multimedia-item__date">3 August 2023</div> <h3 class="sf-multimedia-item__heading">Emilia Clarke at the launch of the World Rehabilitation Alliance</h3> <div class="sf-multimedia-item__actions"> <div class="sf-multimedia-item__url"> </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="PageContent_C385_Col01" class="sf_colsIn col-md-8" data-sf-element="Column 2" data-placeholder-label="Column 2"> </div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><h1 style="text-align:center;">Members of the World Rehabilitation Alliance</h1></div> </div> <div class="sf-content-block content-block" > <div ><p>The expertise and collaboration of WRA members is fundamental for achieving WRA's goal of raising the profile of rehabilitation at a global, regional, national and local level, and supporting efforts to strengthen rehabilitation in health systems through advocacy actions. 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