The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
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Formation | 1975 |
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Type | Non-governmental organization |
Purpose | Prevention of blindness worldwide |
Location | |
Coordinates | 48°50′44″N 2°18′23″E / 48.8455°N 2.3063°E |
Official language | English |
Peter Holland | |
Website | iapb.org |
Founded 1975, the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) is an international alliance working to promote eye health.[1] It has over 150 members, mainly NGOs and civil society, corporate organisations, professional bodies and research institutions who are working in the prevention of blindness.[2] This agency is a partner of World Health Organization.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Community Eye Health Journal » International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness". www.cehjournal.org. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- ^ Brunt, Lara (14 June 2010). "Guardian, The shadows in her eyes. IAPB)". The Guardian.
- ^ "UN General Assembly adopts 'Vision for Everyone' resolution".
- ^ "WHO: ILO/IAPB Eye health and the world of work".