IBE is pleased to invite you to attend a one-hour zoom webinar on Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies: Now and Next. This webinar is aimed at DEE families and advocates, but also IBE chapters and other stakeholders who want to learn more about advances in the [...]

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's Global Youth Team is excited to announce a series of seven virtual workshops taking place this Autumn, specifically designed for young people aged 18-35 with epilepsy. The purpose of the workshops will be to explore the emerging themes of the [...]

The International Bureau for Epilepsy's (IBE) Global Epilepsy Needs Survey (GENS) is your chance to speak up and make a real difference. After a successful launch across 15 countries, GENS is now open to everyone with epilepsy (18+) and their caregivers worldwide. This is your opportunity [...]

Dear friends, We are incredibly excited about the upcoming IBE Europe Chapters Convention, taking place on September 12th and 13th in the beautiful city of Rome. This gathering holds immense importance as a chance for representatives from across Europe to connect, collaborate, and shape the [...]

  Today, on International Epilepsy Day, the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) are calling for accelerated implementation of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and other Neurological Disorders. This plan, or IGAP, developed by the World Health [...]

Epilepsy South Africa recently announced a significant milestone in its commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Epilepsy South Africa team, branches, and IGAP Champions, the organization released translated versions of the Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) booklet in Sesotho, [...]

IBE, via Epilepsy Alliance Europe [EAE], hosted the latest meeting of the EpilepsyPOWER project in Dublin, Ireland. Taking place from October 31 to November 1st, 2023, the consortium met to discuss the creation of 14 learning modules that will target both people with epilepsy, and [...]

The curtains may have closed on the 35th International Congress (IEC), but the echoes of the event continue to resonate with us. We want to share with you some of the highlights from this unforgettable event. New Hashtag Created: To amplify the voices of lived [...]

It gives us great pleasure to share this IGAP Online Webinar (Spanish and English) which took place on 12 September, organised by FUNDHEMI, FEDE, LICHE, and the IBE to celebrate Latin American Epilepsy Week. The discussion centered on the following topics: What is the WHO Intersectoral [...]

Epilepsy isn't just a medical condition; it's a journey that profoundly impacts individuals and their families. Having an understanding of the medical aspects of epilepsy is crucial, but understanding the emotional, psychological, and social aspects is just as important. A key focus of this year’s [...]

The countdown has begun for the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC2023), which will take place 2 – 6 September 2023, in Dublin, Ireland. This year, an innovative addition promises to infuse the event with fresh perspectives - the participation of citizen journalists - with the [...]

We are pleased to inform you that the WHO Committee on Essential Medicines has given its approval for the addition of oral levetiracetam for the treatment of focal-onset and generalized-onset seizures in its Model List of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicine for Children (EMLc). Parenteral [...]

June 29th, 2023 - At a webinar to celebrate young people with epilepsy - in advance of International Youth Day 2023 - IBE announces its bi-annual, global Golden Light Award winners. Three inspiring young people - from Brazil, Tanzania and Ireland - were selected to [...]

The 35th International Epilepsy Congress is Coming to Ireland! Mark your calendars for this September, as Ireland welcomes the 35th International Epilepsy Congress (IEC). Organized biennially by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), this prestigious event stands as the [...]

We were pleased to join our colleagues International League Against Epilepsy and the World Federation Of Neurology for a recent webinar celebrating one year since the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders (IGAP) was unanimously approved by World Health Organization Member [...]

Living with epilepsy as a young person can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. IBE, along with our Global Youth Team, is pleased to announce an upcoming event scheduled for July 29th. This event offers a platform where you can [...]

Being a woman with epilepsy is not the same as being a man with epilepsy. This is especially noticeable when a woman reaches childbearing age and becomes sexually active. Seizures can be influenced by the female hormones of oestrogen and progesterone, resulting in issues for [...]

Exploring Epilepsy and the Family A Report from the Global Youth Team of the International Bureau for Epilepsy [IBE] on International Day of Families 2023. For young people with epilepsy, the role of family is crucial to support their development and allow them to reach [...]

The world of sexual development, menstruation, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and menopause is complex, but when you have epilepsy, there are extra issues you need to know about.   Unfortunately, being a woman with epilepsy is not the same as being a man with epilepsy. On [...]

Have you, or a family member, been diagnosed with focal epilepsy which is not currently fully controlled by medication? Are you based in the United States or Israel, and between the ages of 18 to 65? If so, you may wish to consider enrolling [...]

On behalf of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) and the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE), it gives us great pleasure to announce the winners of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, the Social Accomplishment Award and the Ambassador for Epilepsy Awards 2023. All of the award [...]

We are delighted to announce that the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) has joined the OneNeurology Partnership. This exciting partnership brings together leading organizations in the field of neurology to work towards a common goal of improving the lives of people with neurological conditions. The Partnership, [...]