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European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights | We're a network of Members of Parliament in #Europe and beyond, committed to advancing sexual & reproductive rights #SRHR . More at www.epfweb.org Newsletter: https://www.epfweb.org/node/1151

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It has been a back and forth with the US joining, leaving and re-joining the Geneva Consensus Declaration. While it claims to put womenโ€™s health the Geneva Consensus Declaration insists #abortion is not a #humanright ๐Ÿšจโ—
โ–ถ๏ธ Check out the whole episode on all listening platforms and on YouTube

18.02.2026 16:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ“– Superhot Book-Tip: "Accessing Abortion - Global and Comparative Perspectives". A great read written by lawyers and expert academics, including Neil Datta breaking down recent trends in European Abortion law.
Available today! Get a 30% discount with the promo-code: NYUAU30 on nyupress.org

10.02.2026 11:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Join Us for the Contraception Policy Atlas Europe 2026 Launch!
๐Ÿ“… Feb 24, 2025 | ๐Ÿ•’ 15:30 โ€“ 17:00 CET
๐Ÿ“ European Parliament, Brussels
With MEPs Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus (S&D) and Mรฉlissa Camara (The Greens/EFA)
๐Ÿ”— Register by Feb 17: forms.office.com/e/LzZXbs0j5G

05.02.2026 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒ Swipe through the carousel to see how new policy decisions shape the future of sexual and reproductive rights around the world.

... Follow for more SRHR news and policy updates and subscribe to our newsletter: lnkd.in/eeKNvuZa

03.02.2026 11:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ“ข A big step for SRHR in the EU: Former EPF-President and long-term SRHR ally Petra Bayr was just elected as the new President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe earlier this week.
Congratulations to Petra Bayr, the new PACE-President! ๐Ÿฅณ ๐Ÿ‘

29.01.2026 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The majority of European countries have progressive policies in place to fight HPV but we need more screenings, vaccinations and catch-up cohorts programmes.
Check out our website to see how your country ranks in HPV Prevention!

23.01.2026 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Call for Consultancy Services - Latin America and the Caribbean HPV Atlas EPF, European Parliamentary Forum on Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) is seeking a qualified consultant to review and analyse Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer prevention policies in ...

๐Ÿ“ข #Consultancy call: #LAC HPV Atlas

Weโ€™re seeking a consultant to review & analyse #HPV and cervical cancer prevention policies across Latin America & the Caribbean, develop country profiles, rankings, and policy recommendations.

๐Ÿ—“ Apply by 25 Jan 2026: www.epfweb.org/node/1174

07.01.2026 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The EU-budget is supposed to finance a lot of things, including SRHR. But the EU often puts sexual and #reproductivehealth last. According to MEP Lucia Yar there needs to be a shift towards helping people that need it the most.
โ–ถ๏ธ Available on YouTube and all listening platforms

23.12.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Sometimes human rights are seen as ideology, but they are not" - a quick reminder from UN High Commissioner, Volker Tรผrk. He referred to our report "The Next Wave" (link in bio!)
Check out the report now!

12.12.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Time for your monthly #SRHR news update! ๐Ÿ•‘๐ŸŒ
Swipe through the carousel to see how new #policy decisions shape the future of sexual and #ReproductiveRights around the world.

04.12.2025 14:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ—๐ŸŽง Destroying almost 10 million worth of readily available contraceptives?! In the final episode of our podcast, The Right to Decide, Neil Datta to examines the dangerous global effects of the Trump administration on sexual and reproductive health.

Listen to the podcast now! ๐Ÿ”— youtu.be/-lv4hQWXnLs

25.11.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Launch of the latest HPV Prevention Policy Atlas at Polish Senate Warsaw, Poland, 24 November 2025 โ€“ The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) together with the Institute for Patientsโ€˜ Rights and Health Education in Poland (IPPEZ) and...

๐Ÿ“ฃ HPV Prevention Policy Atlas #Europe 2025 is out!
EPF, IPPEZ & @europeancancer.bsky.social launch new atlas at Polish Senate! 48 countries are ranked on #HPV vaccination, screening & info: Progress in Poland, but overall, Europe is still below #WHO & #EU targets.

More ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.epfweb.org/node/1170

24.11.2025 13:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New policies are reshaping #SRHR worldwide:

๐ŸŽ‰France now defines #rape as any non-consensual act
๐Ÿ’ŠJapan will offer the morning-after pill OTC
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnant #MEPs can now cast proxy votes
๐Ÿ’ฐ Ireland is the only EU country to increase aid in #EU

...More SRHR #news and updates coming next month.

20.11.2025 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Why does the European #youth use less #contraception? Activist and SRHR Advisor Nicole Moran explains!

โ–ถ๏ธ Listen to the fifth episode of our podcast โ€œThe Right to Decideโ€ - available on YouTube and all listening platforms.

18.11.2025 12:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World Prematurity Day visual - ๐ŸŒ Happy #WorldPrematurityDay !
For the first time, #WPD2025 is officially part of the WHO Calendar!

Prematurity is now recognized as a global health priority. ๐Ÿ’œ Itโ€™s time for governments to act, improve care & give every baby the chance to thrive. ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐ŸŒ

17.11.2025 14:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trailer Spotify video

๐Ÿ”” You can find all episodes on your favourite listening platforms!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4MOiV9d...
Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/t...

13.11.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Beyond the Chaos" Episode 6 - The Right to Decide
YouTube video by European Parliamentary Forum "Beyond the Chaos" Episode 6 - The Right to Decide

๐ŸŽงWhat is the impact of Trump on reproductive rights worldwide?

In the final episode of our #podcast, @sophieintveld.bsky.social talks with Neil Datta about how #Trump 2.0 is threatens #SRHR globally and whether #Europe could lead the fight for the right to decide.

๐Ÿ”— www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lv4...

13.11.2025 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข 'Resisting Retrogression: Efforts to analyze, strategize, and mobilize to counter anti-rights movements' โ€” a timely exploration of strategies for resisting the rollback of rights.

@epfsrr.bsky.social @ipas.org @womendeliver.bsky.social @fp2030.bsky.social #ICFP2025

07.11.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"This movement is a backlash against everything we have accomplished." ๐Ÿคจ
@celiagroothedde.bsky.social talks about how anti-gender movements draw in young people in the fourth episode of our podcast "The Right to Decide".
โžก๏ธhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2PCdl5exh0
#womensrights #propaganda

10.11.2025 11:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Influencing Politics, Shaping Culture" Episode 4 - The Right to Decide
YouTube video by European Parliamentary Forum "Influencing Politics, Shaping Culture" Episode 4 - The Right to Decide

๐ŸŽง ๐ŸšจHow do anti-rights actors use #money and #media to shape what we see, think, and believe?

@sophieintveld.bsky.social speaks with Belgian Senator @celiagroothedde.bsky.social about how anti-gender networks are reshaping #Europe's political and cultural landscape.

youtu.be/t2PCdl5exh0?...

31.10.2025 13:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Follow the Money" Episode 3 - The Right to Decide
YouTube video by European Parliamentary Forum "Follow the Money" Episode 3 - The Right to Decide

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Did you know #EU public funds are supporting conservative networks spreading misinformation about #womenshealth?

Host @sophieintveld.bsky.social talks with MEP @luciayar.bsky.social to uncover how money fuels the anti-gender movement.

๐Ÿ”— youtu.be/5xzYdfZZafs

23.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Attacks on #abortion rights are attacks on democracy itself.
Neil Datta talks about anti-gender and anti-democratic forces with @sophieintveld.bsky.social in the second episode of our podcast โ€œThe Right to Decide.โ€
โžก๏ธhttps://youtu.be/SJtmuqRmbSo?si=gXtc07Eu4VK7OlFN
#RoevsWade #womensrights

20.10.2025 10:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is a highly informative and timely introduction to the ways in which anti-gender movements mobilize to undermine gender equality and democracy. It's 13 minutes very well spent!

19.10.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽง๐Ÿšจ New episode of The Right to Decide out now! #podcast Who is threatening womenโ€™s rights in Europe โ€” and why?
Host @sophieintveld.bsky.social speaks with Neil Datta, Executive Director of EPF, about anti-gender networks.

๐Ÿ”—https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJtmuqRmbSo

16.10.2025 10:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ“ฃ @joannasw.bsky.social explains the difficulties for Polish women in accessing safe #abortion. Poland has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe, which allows abortions only in two cases: when the pregnancy is a result of rape and when it threatens a womanโ€™s life. #abortionishealthcare

10.10.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Abortion Rights in Europe" Episode 1 - The Right to Decide
YouTube video by European Parliamentary Forum "Abortion Rights in Europe" Episode 1 - The Right to Decide

๐ŸŽง๐Ÿšจ New episode of The Right to Decide out now!

Listen to the new epissode on abortion rights in Europe.

Host @sophieintveld.bsky.social talks with Polish MEP @joannasw.bsky.social about bans, backlash, and the power to decide over your own body!

๐Ÿ”— youtu.be/OjOD7pkZNpo

09.10.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โš–๏ธ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Wenn es um das Recht auf #Schwangerschaftsabbruch geht, wo steht die #Schweiz? Im Jahr 2025 erzielte sie im europรคischen Vergleich ein Ergebnis, das leicht รผber dem Durchschnitt lag. Fortschritte sind also mรถglich, insbesondere im Bereich der Entkriminalisierung. Atlas 2025 ๐Ÿ‘‡

25.09.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Europe Stands Up for Rights as Slovakia Risks Constitutional Rollback More than 110 parliamentarians from across Europe have signed a letter urging Slovak authorities to reject a proposed constitutional amendment ahead of today's vote. The amendment seeks to shield wide...

โš ๏ธ Slovakia votes today on a constitutional change that could strip #EU protections from healthcare, education, family life & human dignity.

Over 110+ lawmakers urge a NO vote, warning it threatens reproductive rights, equality & democracy.

๐Ÿ”— www.epfweb.org/node/1158

25.09.2025 13:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Right to Decide (TEASER) - A Podcast on Sexual and Reproductive Rights
YouTube video by European Parliamentary Forum The Right to Decide (TEASER) - A Podcast on Sexual and Reproductive Rights

๐ŸŽง๐Ÿšจ New Podcast Alert!
"The Right to Decide"is our brand-new #podcast exposing how sexual and reproductive rights are under attack across #Europe โ€” and why this fight is about much more than health! #SRHR

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hosted by former MEP @sophieintveld.bsky.social

youtu.be/kMRzpTsJIRo?...

25.09.2025 13:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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European Abortion Policy Atlas 2025 The European Abortion Policies Atlas 2025 is a comprehensive mapping of abortion laws, policies, and access across 49 countries and territories in Europe.ย It serves as a critical tool for policymakers...

Access to safe abortion is a matter of health, rights, and equality.

The UK has made the top 10, but at 73% we're a whole 21% behind the leader!

Where does your country stand? ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ
๐Ÿ”— Check the @epfsrr.bsky.social Abortion Atlas to find out: www.epfweb.org/node/1156 #abortionatlas

24.09.2025 16:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 16    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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