Lina Gálvez será la anfitriona de este evento organizado por el EPF (MEPs por los Derechos Sexuales y Reproductivos), donde dará las palabras de bienvenida, destacando la importancia de los derechos sexuales y reproductivos en el Parlamento Europeo.
https://www.epfweb.org/node/85
Agenda del evento:
EPF EVENT, 25th September 2024
15:00 – 17:00
European Parliament, Brussels
15:00 – 15:10 | Opening and Welcome by Lina Gálvez MEP (Chair of FEMM Committee)
- Welcome remarks highlighting the importance of SRHR in the European Parliament. How MEPs for SRR group can amplify the impact of MEPs’ work in these crucial areas.
15:10 – 15:20 | Achievements of the European Parliament in advancing SRHR during the 9th legislature by [Robert Biedron MEP] (Ex-Chair of FEMM and Vice-Chair of DEVE Committee)
- A summary of the main FEMM and DEVE files mainstreaming gender equality and SRHR, demonstrating the effectiveness of collective action within the MEPs for SRR group. Biedron will illustrate how these achievements could inspire new MEPs to join and make a tangible difference.
15:20 – 15:30 | LIBE Committee’s Role in SRHR and Overcoming Anti-Gender Challenges by former MEPs for SRR Chair [Sophie in ‘t Veld] (MEP of 8th and 9th legislature)
- Insights on how the strategies and methods work, with a focus on the strategic victories against anti-gender initiatives. She will emphasise the support MEPs for SRR provides in navigating these challenges.
15:30 – 15:40 | Supporting MEPs for SRR: Research, Awareness Raising and United Front by EPF Executive Director of European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, Neil Datta
- Presentation on the practical support the MEPs for SRR secretariat offers, including policy advice, increasing awareness and united effort. Neil Datta will outline how the group enhances MEPs’ effectiveness in policy-making and advocacy.
15:40 – 15:50 | Future Focus: European Commission’s future stance on SRHR by Regional Director of the IPPF European Network (IPPF EN), Micah Grzywnowicz
- Overview of the European Commission’s upcoming position on SRHR and how MEPs can influence this position and which common actions they can take.
15:50 – 16:00 | Key Findings from the report “Contraceptive use and awareness among young people in the European region” by EPF [Vlad Velizanin]
- Presentation of the key findings from the latest EPF report on youth awareness and use of contraception in 2024 in European countries. This presentation will highlight the barriers to access to contraceptives in the European region.
16:00 – 16:10 | Highlights from the 2024 SWAP Report of UNFPA by [Birgit Van Hout]
- Summary of the key highlights from the 2024 State of World Population (SWAP) report, focusing on global trends in SRHR and their relevance to EU policy. The session will explore how MEPs for SRR can leverage these insights to drive legislative change.
16:10 – 16:20 | Q&A Session moderated by MEP Lina Gálvez
16:20 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks by Abir Al-Sahlani (Vice-Chair of DEVE Committee)[Emma Rafowicz or Joanna / Green MEP]