Contraception and family planning - Exchange of views, Brussels

Altiero Spinelli-gebouw (ASP) in Brussel
© Kevin Bergenhenegouwen
date September 25, 2017 17:00 - 18:00
city Brussels, Belgium
location Altiero Spinelli building (ASP) i Show location
room 1G3
attending (Vilija) Blinkevičiūtė i et al.
organisation Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) i

The Committee organises an exchange of views on "Contraception and family planning", ahead of the World Contraception Day, which is celebrated every year on 26 September.

Awareness about adequate contraception and family planning is an important tool in securing the well-being and autonomy of women and helps families and communities make informed decisions and engage on a sustainable path. The event will count on the presence of Ms Sietske Steneker (UNFPA Director - EU Brussels Office) and Ms Irene Donadio (Senior Lead, The International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network (IPPF)).

Last updated: 25-09-2017

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    Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality

    PROGRAMME Exchange of views

    of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality

    on

    Contraception and family planning 25 September 2017 from 17:00 to 18:00

    European Parliament, Brussels Building - Room ASP 1G 3

    Opening by the Chair: Vilija Blinkeviciute

    Key speakers:

    > Mr. Jan PAEHLER, team leader, Unit for Culture, Education, Health, DG DEVCO, European Commission

    > Ms. Sietske STENEKER, Director, UNFPA/EU Brussels Office

    > Ms. Irene DONADIO, Senior Lead, Strategy and Partnership, The International Planned Parenthood Federation European Network (IPPF)

    Exchange of views

    Closing remarks by the Chair

    The exchange of views can be followed online: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ep-live/en/schedule/

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  1. Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)
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Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM)

The committee of Women's Rights and Gender Equality is responsible for:

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    The definition, promotion and protection of women's rights in the Union and related Community measures;
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    The promotion of women's rights in third countries;
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    Equal opportunities policy, including equality between men and women with regard to labour market opportunities and treatment at work;
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    The removal of all forms of discrimination based on sex;
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    The implementation and further development of gender mainstreaming in all policy sectors;
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    The follow-up and implementation of international agreements and conventions involving the rights of women;
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    Information policy on women.

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