International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH)

Changed

06.10.2020

Founded in 1977, IFHOH is an international non-governmental organization holding a special advisory status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). IFHOH works in cooperation with the World Health Organization within the framework of a joint activity program carried out in developing countries as part of the Visually-Hearing Disability Prevention unit.

Subject:

Disability Rights

Purposes and the Way of Work

IFHOH's target group consists of:

Young individuals in collaboration with International Federation of Hard of Hearing Young people - IFHOHYP,
Adults who later started having hearing impairment,
Individuals with hearing difficulties and their families of all ages, including individuals with tinnitus or Meniere's disease and individuals with hearing aids.

IFHOH's activities for these groups include:

Creating a platform for information sharing and cooperation between organizations of individuals with hearing difficulties;
Supporting and contributing to scientific research on hearing problems and supporting efforts to find solutions to these problems,
Encouraging research to find solutions to the daily problems of individuals with hearing difficulties (communication, education, employment, etc.),
Working in cooperation with international organizations and governments on issues related to individuals and organizations with hearing impairment,
Ensuring that the society has a positive attitude towards individuals with hearing impairment and their roles in society, helping the hearing impaired individuals adopt this attitude towards themselves and encouraging the society to have a positive approach and understanding towards individuals with hearing difficulties.

Membership and Membership Requirements

IFHOH currently has 48 general and limited members in 35 countries. There are two types of categories: General membership and affiliate membership.

The organizations or individuals residing in Europe and working in accordance with EFHOH goals and activities can become members of the appropriate category by submitting a written application to the EFHOH (Europe) board of directors. Membership decisions are determined by the general assembly.