Every year, Eurordis, the European Federation of Rare Disease Organizations, coordinates Rare Disease Day – the International Day for Rare Diseases – on the last day of February!
In 2022, the 15th edition takes place on Monday 28 February.
Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease.
Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building an international rare disease community that is multi-disease, global, and diverse– but united in purpose.
Rare Disease Day is observed every year on 28 February (or 29 in leap years)—the rarest day of the year.
Rare Disease Day provides an energy and focal point that enables rare diseases advocacy work to progress on the local, national and international levels.
You can also find events on February 28 in the country or city of your choice: click here !