The Federation provides an international link for organizations working to secure or protect the rights of individuals to self-determination at the end of their lives.
World Right to Die Day is celebrated November 2[1] in countries such as France, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, and Venezuela.
[2] Controversy also lies in issues regarding whether or not the right to die should be granted to those who are in a minimally conscious state (MCS).
For example, the well-known organization in the worldwide movement Exit International[5] publisher of the Peaceful Pill Handbook, was granted admission to the World Federation by 2018 but not without some opposition.
In keeping with the declared human right that all should have access to assisted dying, the former argue for greater inclusiveness of all persons seeking this remedy even if not gravely ill, while also noting the limitations and exclusions under limited medical assistance (MAID) or physician-assisted dying (PAD) in all jurisdictions where it has evolved.