World Arthritis Day

Every year on October 12 people with arthritis from around the World join together to make their voices heard and raise awareness of arthritis, a disease that affects millions of individuals across the globe.

The aims of World Arthritis Day are:

To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their care-givers are aware of the vast support network available to them

This website has been created by the PARE Manifesto (People with Arthritis/Rheumatism in Europe). PARE Manifesto is the campaigning arm of the EULAR (European League Against Rheumatism) Social Leagues. PARE Manifesto works to address the quality of life of Europeans affected by arthritis/rheumatism. Its concerns range from access to treatment and services, to issues associated with access to buildings, transport, employment and research. If you would like to find out more about PARE Manifesto, or would like to get involved in PARE Manifesto's work across Europe, please contact secretariat@paremanifesto.org