International Council of Multiple Birth Organisations (ICOMBO)

The International Council of Multiple Birth Organisations (ICOMBO) is a voluntary organisation that champions the rights of multiples. We are passionate about ensuring the unique needs of multiple birth infants, children, adults and their families are understood and met. We have developed the Declaration of Rights and Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples, which is a key document that outlines what we believe are the fundamental requirements to assist in delivering positive health, wellbeing and educational outcomes, foster inclusion and ensure freedom from discrimination of any kind. Since 1980, ICOMBO (formerly COMBO) has brought together communities from around the world, with the common goal of benefiting twins, triplets and more, and their families, throughout their lives. Our vision: A world where the unique needs and rights of multiples and their families are understood and met. Our mission: To collaborate globally to raise awareness of the unique health, educational, emotional and social needs of all multiples and their families. Together with our member organisations and partners, we build strong networks to deliver positive health, wellbeing and educational outcomes, foster inclusion and ensure freedom from discrimination of any kind. Our values: • inclusiveness • collaboration • professionalism • leadership • dedication Our objectives 1. Promote the principles detailed in the Declaration of Rights and Statement of Needs of Twins and Higher Order Multiples. 2. Provide information, guidance and advocacy to our member organisations and families with multiples. 3. Build connections with multiples groups worldwide as well as other organisations and professionals of relevance to the multiples community. 4. Maintain a strong link with our founding organisation, the International Society for Twin Studies. 5. Conduct and participate in ethical research projects for the benefit of multiples and their families and disseminate their findings.