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European Parliamentary Forum Unveils MENA Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.

Key Points: 
  • CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.
  • The MENA Contraception Policy Atlas offers a comprehensive analysis of 21 countries on aspects such as political leadership, access to contraceptives, national and international policies, and funding.
  • 52% of countries have initiated policy measures to guarantee universal access to contraception.
  • The global launch of the Contraception Policy Atlas 2023 took place at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, on 18 July 2023.

European Parliamentary Forum Unveils MENA Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 8, 2023
UNFPA, Workforce, Reproductive rights, Royal college, Partnership, Pediatrics, Education, European Parliament Former Members Association, United Nations Population Fund, Birth, Policy, Research, Multimedia, SRHR, EPF, Collection, AIW, Health, Birth control, Conference, Pediatric nursing, Nursing, Woman, Organon

CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.

Key Points: 
  • CAIRO, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF) today showcased the inaugural Middle East & North Africa Contraception Policy Atlas in Cairo.
  • The MENA Contraception Policy Atlas offers a comprehensive analysis of 21 countries on aspects such as political leadership, access to contraceptives, national and international policies, and funding.
  • 52% of countries have initiated policy measures to guarantee universal access to contraception.
  • The global launch of the Contraception Policy Atlas 2023 took place at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, on 18 July 2023.

Press release - Bureau adopts first decision on strengthening transparency and accountability

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Bureau adopts first decision on strengthening transparency and accountability

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  • Bureau adopts first decision on strengthening transparency and accountability
    Today's Bureau decision on former Members revises the existing rules, dating back to 1999, on facilities granted to former Members.
  • It introduces among other things a cooling off period for former Members of 6 months following the end of their mandate.
  • During this period, former Members shall not engage in lobbying or representational activities with the European Parliament.
  • Background
    This first set of reforms aims at strengthening the Parliament’s integrity, independence and accountability, while protecting the free mandate of Members.