IVAA

The International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Associations (IVAA) represents the international umbrella organization of the national anthroposophic medical associations in matters relating to political and legal concerns. The IVAA has members in 18 EU member states as well as Norway and Switzerland, and in a further 11 countries worldwide.  As non-profitable NGO the IVAA stands for safeguarding of pluralism in medicine and for freedom of choice of treatment.

The specific aims of the IVAA in the field of health and medicine include:

• Safeguarding the legal status of Anthroposophic Medicine (AM)
• Dialogue with politicians and civil servants in matters relating to AM
• Proactive development of political activities for AM within international and EU-frameworks
• Coordinating educational, training and research issues of AM with regard to political  relevance
• Cooperating with other health organizations including the major European medical umbrella organizations in the field of CAM

The IVAA is closely attached with the Medical Section of the School of Spiritual Science at the Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland.