The aims of the UNION INTERNATIONALE DE PHLEBOLOGIE are to:

Strengthen the links between the societies or associations, either existing or to be created, which have a special interest in the study and the therapy of venous disorders;

1. To promulgate recommendations on the teaching of phlebology as well as the training and continuing medical education of phlebologists;
2. to promote consensus on all aspects of venous disorders;
3. to encourage studies and research on disorders of venous origin;
4. To promote joint meetings or international congresses;
5. To encourage the creation and activities of national societies or associations and to encourage them to join the UNION INTERNATIONALE DE PHLEBOLOGIE