Asociația Moașelor din România

EU Legislative Interests

In the last reporting period, Asociația Moașelor din România (AMșR) has focused its interest representation activities on EU-level legislative and policy frameworks that affect reproductive health, maternal care, women’s health services and the professional recognition/role of midwifery in Europe. Key proposals and policy files targeted include: European Union Gender Equality Strategy 2020–2025 and Follow‑Up Actions — Advocacy around robust implementation of gender equality commitments in health care provision, including reproductive health services and maternal care. EU Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Policy Frameworks — Engagement around EU policy positions related to sexual and reproductive health, including access to contraception, family planning services, and evidence‑based reproductive health education within Member States (often shaped through Council Conclusions and Commission communications that guide Member States’ implementation). European Social Fund Plus (FSE+) and EU Health Programme Funding Rules — Advocacy for effective prioritization and use of EU funding to support reproductive health services, midwifery training and health infrastructure that allows equitable access to family planning and maternal care across EU Member States. EU Professional Qualifications Directive / Recognition of Professional Qualifications Rules — Engagement on proposals and discussions in the EU affecting recognition of midwifery qualifications and professional mobility across Member States (ensuring that Romanian midwives can practice and that training standards align with EU expectations).

Communication Activities

1. Public awareness and educational campaigns on reproductive and maternal health Asociația Moașelor din România has delivered a range of education, awareness and outreach activities aimed at raising public understanding of reproductive health, the role of midwives, and systemic health needs — topics directly linked to broader EU policy priorities on sexual and reproductive health rights and gender equality. These include: SFERA DE SĂNĂTATE network of courses and workshops — a national platform of reproductive and maternal health education created and supported by licensed midwives to provide evidence‑based information to women, adolescents, parents and communities. Press releases and guides (e.g., “Sarcinile la minore, o criză de sănătate publică în România”) that articulate public health concerns, call for access to comprehensive sexual education and services, and frame them as rights issues. Public communication under the campaign #CuMoașaAlături, which includes educational materials promoting informed choices, preventive care, and systemic reform for equitable access to services — demonstrating efforts to influence public discourse around health rights and service delivery. 2. Engagement with stakeholders and forums on systemic change and professional advocacy While not always explicitly EU‑institution meetings, several communication formats are directly tied to influencing policy and decision‑making environments: Dialogue and roundtable formats under the #CuMoașaAlături initiative aimed at bringing together midwives, experts and decision‑makers to address systemic barriers to care, professional autonomy of midwives and equitable access to services. These activities function as structured policy dialogues (including advocacy and coalition building) relevant to EU policy areas on professional standards and reproductive health rights. Workshops and advocacy training for midwives that strengthen their capacity to communicate needs and professional positions — preparing them to engage more effectively with public authorities and policy frameworks, including at EU levels where health workforce and reproductive health are discussed. 3. Community outreach and participatory communication Activities involve direct outreach to affected populations, both to educate and to gather testimonies/data that can feed back into advocacy: Collection and amplification of real stories and testimonies from women and families supported by midwives — used to illuminate systemic barriers, raise awareness and influence public and policy debate. Free community support services (prenatal education, postnatal support, reproductive health counseling) with associated publications and community reporting that highlight service gaps and advocate for systemic recognition of midwifery — indirectly contributing to dialogue on EU health and social policy priorities. 4. Partnerships and collaborations with civic and policy actors While the website does not list EU institutions engagement events explicitly, communication activities include: Collaborative initiatives with local and civil society partners to strengthen health rights and service access which feed into broader advocacy narratives about systemic reform and equity — aligning with EU policy priorities on gender equality and health rights. Public calls and visibility of midwifery roles and systemic issues, disseminated via press and web content, serving as documented outreach that supports policy engagement and awareness among broader audiences.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

Member Of

Gender Equality Coalition - https://ongen.ro/about-us/ In April, AMșR joined the Gender Equality Coalition, reaffirming the essential role of midwives in ensuring sexual and reproductive health for girls and women. Access to these services, alongside respect for sexual and reproductive rights, forms a fundamental basis for achieving gender equality. Together with other member organizations, AMșR fights against gender discrimination and for reproductive rights, strengthening joint efforts in these areas. ASTRA Network Complementing its advocacy and institutional strengthening efforts, AMșR is in the process of joining the ASTRA Network—the regional network for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. ASTRA brings together organizations in the region dedicated to defending women’s rights and ensuring equitable access to sexual and reproductive health services. Joining the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) AMșR has applied to become an ICM member, dedicated to strengthening the role of midwives as key health professionals and advocates for universal reproductive health and rights. We share in thought and action the principles and values promoted by the ICM, as they align with our core values and aspirations for midwifery and global health. We are thankful for, and actively refer to, all available ICM resources in our continuing efforts to advocate for quality healthcare access and advance the midwifery profession in Romania. ICM membership will significantly enhance our advocacy capabilities and institutional influence, strengthen our impact while validating our commitment to advancing SRMNAH (Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Adolescent Health).

Organisation Members

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Additional Information

Funds Accessed (ALL AMOUNTS IN EUR): UNFPA: EUR 21,487 ORGANON: EUR 5,000 Swimathon: EUR 6,560 City Hall of Sector 2: EUR 48,242 The Netherlands Helsinki Committee (NHC): EUR 10,000 Embassy of France and French Institute in Romania: EUR 8,000 Individual Donations: EUR 981 Total budget: EUR 100,270