The purpose of this page is to provide you with information regarding FIVS projects, as well as relevant developments in the social aspects arena. We have provided links to the websites of the WHO and key social aspects organizations, whose work has a significant impact in encouraging responsible use. We also list marketing codes, as espoused by various associations.

The World Health Organization is the United Nation’s specialized agency handling health matters. Established on April 7, 1948,WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

WHO is governed by 192 Member States through the World Health Assembly. The Health Assembly is composed of representatives from WHO's Member States. The main tasks of the World Health Assembly are to approve the WHO programme and the budget for the following biennium and to decide major policy questions.

The objectives of WHO's relations with NGOs are to promote the policies, strategies and activities of WHO and, where appropriate, to collaborate with NGOs in jointly agreed activities to implement them. WHO may also seek to harmonize intersectoral interests among various sectoral bodies concerned in a country, regional or global setting.

Website: www.who.int