ILAR
International League of Associations for Rheumatology
About ILAR
The International League Against Rheumatism was reincorporated as the International League of Associations for Rheumatology with a mission to advance rheumatology in developing countries. The Executive Committee includes leaders from partner organizations American College of Rheumatology (ACR), African League of Associations for Rheumatology (AFLAR), Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR), and Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology (PANLAR).
Debashish Danda, MBBS, MD, DM, FRCP
We, the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) are deeply saddened by the passing of Debashish Danda, MBBS, MD, DM, FRCP. Professor Danda was a highly respected member of the global rheumatology community. His contributions to the field were immense and his passion for improving patient care was unparalleled. As an educator, Professor Danda nurtured a new generation of rheumatology providers across the Asia Pacific region. He was a beacon of knowledge, compassion, and dedication, and his loss will be felt deeply within our community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Professor Danda’s family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy will continue to inspire us and guide our efforts in advancing the field of rheumatology.
— ILAR Executive Committee
Grant Projects
Each year, ILAR welcomes proposals or requests for ILAR’s contribution to projects that address ILAR’s mission to advance rheumatology in developing countries in the areas of patient education; health professional education, including population health and clinical practice; and rheumatology advocacy.
ILAR Message on War in Ukraine
The International League of Associations for Rheumatology and partner organizations, ACR, AFLAR, EULAR, and PANLAR, wish to express our profound concern for, and solidarity with the people of Ukraine, including our Ukrainian rheumatology colleagues, as they valiantly defend their lives, liberty, security, and sacred culture against this unprovoked invasion by Russian military forces. The continued devastation directly compromises the overall aim of medicine, and our organizations’ mission to improve patients’ lives.
We encourage our members to donate to reputable organizations, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, that are on the ground and responding to this humanitarian emergency. We hope for a swift cessation of hostilities and a peaceful resolution, along with a return to regular societal order that is respectful of the basic rights that fundamentally, and inherently belong to all human beings.