Worldwide
Every year on 17 April World Haemophilia Day is recognised globally to raise awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment.
World Haemophilia Day was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), choosing 17 April in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday.
This year’s theme is Access for all: Women and girls bleed too.
Today, women and girls with bleeding disorders are still underdiagnosed and underserved. Only approximately 100,000 women and girls have been identified worldwide with haemophilia, VWD or other bleeding disorders. International experts are concerned about the many more who are still undiagnosed.
World Haemophilia Day 2025 is a worldwide call to action to close the gaps in care for women and girls with bleeding disorders, who often face delayed diagnoses, limited access to treatment, and a lack of understanding about their unique needs.
Through recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and care, the quality of life of women and girls will improve, and the bleeding disorders community will become stronger.
Share your story
Discover stories about how bleeding disorders have affected people and their loved ones and share your own on the WFH Share Your Story
World Haemophilia Day activities
Get everyone involved in raising awareness for World Haemophilia Day with the print-at-home colouring in sheet. More resources, including a quiz, poster and custom profile picture coming soon!
World Haemophilia Day Posters [A3]
Light it up red
On 17 April landmarks in every state and territory of Australia – and around the world – will light up red in support of World Haemophilia Day. Full list of landmarks coming soon!