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The World Federation of Neurology was formed in Brussels in 1957, as an association of neurological member societies. Today the WFN represents 124 professional societies in all regions of the world, and each society numbers its own individual member neurologists with us. The delegates, one from each member society, elect the trustees and officers during the annual Council of Delegates meeting.
The mission of the WFN, as a UK registered charity, is to foster quality neurology and brain health worldwide, a goal we seek to achieve by promoting global neurological education and training, with the emphasis placed firmly on under-resourced parts of the world.
The WFN holds a biennial World Congress of Neurology (WCN), which rotate throughout the regions (Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe) of the world. The congress consists of scientific sessions, teaching courses as well as structural and business meetings. The next congress will be held in Montreal (2023).
Education, improvement of neurologic sciences and knowledge are the main aims of the WFN. For this reason several programs such as Junior travelling grants, departmental visits, international courses, WFN teaching centers, grants to fund local projects, and a joint CME program with the American Academy of Neurology are currently provided.