ILAE Guiding Principles

Impact: We strive to achieve international, enduring impact for individuals and communities affected by epilepsy.

We recognize that to achieve this we must take a long‐term view. We must tackle both the root
causes of epilepsy as well as the health and social consequences. And we must continually endeavor
to be flexible, take appropriate risks and make our actions sustainable.

Cooperation: We collaborate to generate shared outcomes.

We recognize that we cannot achieve the impact needed by working alone. We must foster mutual
collaborations with health care professionals, individuals and communities affected by epilepsy, the
public, governments and other groups. And we must continually demonstrate that we value others’
ideas, time, needs and goals.

Excellence: We take a holistic and scientific approach to developing best practice.

We recognize that to achieve this we must keep ourselves well informed if we are to make the best
decisions. We must evaluate ideas in terms of their inherent value not their origin. And we must
continually challenge our assumptions and seek out and listen to multiple points of view.

Integrity: We aspire to the highest standards of conduct.

We recognize that to achieve this we must communicate honestly, clearly, and transparently. We
must be good stewards of our human and fiscal resources. And we must continually hold ourselves
to the same standards we ask of others.

Inclusion: We work with all who strive for a world where no life is limited by epilepsy.

Above all, we recognize that to stay true to our mission and achieve all that we set out to do, we
must ensure that there is no place for bias or discrimination in our organization. There must though
be a place for all – as equals, supported and respected.

ILAE Statements

Statement on Racism

Statement on Medical Neutrality

ILAE reply to the recent correspondence in the Lancet Neurology, July 2024