– To raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in all its forms among the medical community, people affected by any such condition and the general public
– To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the steps which can be taken to ease them
– To ensure all people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.

Worldarthritisday is supported by EULAR, the European League Against Rheumatism. World Arthritis Day, referred to as WAD, is a global awareness day held every year on 12 October