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The International Pediatric Association (IPA) was formed in Paris in 1910 by a group of European pediatricians

IPA VALUES

Excellence of knowledge and expertise in child health: Pediatricians will be leaders in defining and creating a sound body of scientific and practical knowledge concerning child health. Evidence based action: Pediatricians will incorporate best practices validated by evidenced based studies into all their professional activities. Prevention as well as treatment: Pediatricians will emphasize prevention of disease and ill health, as well as care for illness which has not been prevented. Service: Pediatricians will deliver the best possible preventative and curative services for children, and will strive for the necessary facilities to provide these services. Education: Pediatricians will design and implement education and training programs for pediatricians and other child health personnel, basing these programs on the needs of their populations and the best evidence based information. Partnership: Pediatricians will seek out and work with other partners in maternal and child health, including their government ministries of health, United Nations agencies at country and global levels, and donors. Advocacy: Pediatricians will promote health for all children from birth through adolescence, and will advocate for the right of every newborn, child, and adolescent to health and well being. Collegiality: Pediatricians will be global citizens, collaborating locally and internationally with their colleagues in pediatrics and child health

Past International Pediatric Congresses:
2010 Johannesburg
2007 Athens
2004 Cancun
2001 Beijing
1998 Amsterdam
1995 Cairo
1992 Rio de Janeiro
1989 Paris
1986 Honolulu
1983 Manila
1980 Barcelona
1977 Delhi
1974 Buenos Aires
1971 Vienna
1968 Mexico City
1965 Tokyo
1962 Lisbon
1959 Montreal
1956 Copenhagen
1953 Havana
1950 Zurich
1947 New York
1937 Rome
1933 London
1930 Stockholm
1912 Paris

09/03/2025

For over 115 years, the International Pediatric Association has been a voice for Every Child, Every Age, Everywhere.
From advocacy to action, from research to policy — our journey continues with YOU, our global community. Thank You for being part of this journey. Together we cherish 115 years of impact and many more to come.

08/22/2025

IPA is back with a brand new series of webinars starting with Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Join us for the upcoming session: The Long Reach of Childhood

📅 Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 🕑 2–3 PM GMT
💻 Online | Register here: https://bit.ly/3Veg82M
16h

08/18/2025

IPA & ISSOP invite you to a vital conversation on War, Famine, and Genocide in Gaza with Omer Bartov & Alex de Waal. Together, we’ll explore the impact of conflict on children and the urgent responsibility to respond.

🗓️ August 27, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM EDT / 2 PM GMT
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sEv6W3o-Swu-FLS7VCwQig

08/12/2025

IPA- working for every child, every age, everywhere. Today, on International Youth Day, IPA stands committed to promoting mental health, empowerment, and quality education for worldwide—because investing in our youth means investing in a healthier, brighter future for all.

08/07/2025

This World Breastfeeding Week, hear from Prof Neena Modi, Professor of Neonatal Medicine at Imperial College London and Chair of the IPA Scientific Committee, as she shares why breastfeeding must be prioritized globally to ensure healthier futures for every child. UNICEF World Health Organization (WHO) WABA World Breastfeeding Week

08/06/2025

Breastfeeding is a universal right and a shared responsibility.
Health Organization (WHO) WABA World Breastfeeding Week

08/05/2025

This World Breastfeeding Week, let’s commit to building supportive environments that make breastfeeding possible and sustainable for every child, everywhere
Naveen Thacker WABA World Breastfeeding Week

08/04/2025

As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, let’s continue to recognize the life-saving potential of maternal milk and support policies that protect and promote breastfeeding everywhere. World Health Organization (WHO) WABA World Breastfeeding Week

08/03/2025

Dr. Joseph Haddad, President of IPA, marks World Breastfeeding Week with a powerful message on the lifelong benefits of breastfeeding.
World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF WABA World Breastfeeding Week Joseph S Haddad

08/02/2025

Breastfeeding is a shared responsibility that needs action across all levels — from communities to health systems.
Dr Flavia Indrio, Coordinator of IPA Program Area on Nutrition, Breastfeeding & Food Safety, share insights on building systems that empower every mother.
World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF WABA World Breastfeeding Week Flavia Indrio

08/01/2025

The International Pediatric Association supports breastfeeding as a public health priority. This World Breastfeeding Week, we call for sustainable support systems that empower every mother, everywhere. WABA World Breastfeeding Week

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IPA: working for every child, every age, everywhere.

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) exists to create a world where all children, regardless of age, location or family situation can live healthy lives.

For over 100 years, IPA has been the only global body representing the professional societies of pediatricians. We connect pediatricians from all over the world to lead improvements in child and adolescent health and rights. Since our foundation in 1910 we have become a globally respected voice in the international health community. IPA advocates globally, nationally and locally for high quality, evidence-based and child-centred pediatric care. We are a respected partner of WHO and UNICEF and provide global leadership on emerging child health issues through our work with leading global health players.

IPA represents pediatricians from over 149 countries in over 164 member societies, enabling them to work together to improve the physical, mental and social health and wellbeing of all children, from birth through adolescence. We represent over a million pediatricians saving the lives and improving the health of more than a billion children.