European Institute of Womens Health,clg

EU Legislative Interests

The EIWH follows the ECF The EIWH follows the Clinical Trials Regulation (536/2014) on medicinal products and human use. The EU Roadmap on Women's Rights The EU Pharma Strategy The Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council for health technology assessment Directive The EU Digital Health agenda and how it will affect health of citizens in the future, how it can improve access to prevention of disease and healthcare for men and women. EU Health Data Space Progress on the Council Conclusions on vaccination and cancer EU Work on Vaccination and is a member of new Joint Action on Vaccination (the JA-VAC). Comprehensive approach to Mental Health The Directive on the work life balance of parents and carers and repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU (COM (2017)0253 – C8-0137/2017 –2017/0085(COD)(2018) The EIWH follows progress on the Green Deal:https://ec.europa.eu/info/strategy/priorities-2019-2024/european- EU Beating Cancer Plan Work Life Balance Directive The EIWH follows progress on the EU Pharma Strategy https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12421-Pharmaceutical-Strategy-Timely-patient-access-to-affordable-medicines/feedback?p_id=7938085&page=18 The EIWH follows progress on the EU Green paper on Ageing: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/legislative-train/theme-a-new-push-for-european-democracy/file-green-paper-on-ageing The EIWH follows progress on the EU Gender equality strategy:https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/gender-equality-strategy_en The EIWH follows the EU roadmap on violence against women :https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/12472-Violence-against-women-and-domestic-violence-fitness-check-of-EU-legislation/F543701 The Equal Treatment Directive (2006/54/EC), the Equal Pay Recommendation (2014/124/EU) and European Pact for Gender Equality and the EU Commission European Pillar of Social Rights. The progress on EU Action Plan on Childhood Obesity 2014-2020, 2013 Council Recommendation on promoting Health-Enhancing Physical Activity across sectors and the 2014 Council Conclusions on Nutrition and Physical Activity. The activities on AMR.DG Health and Food Safety 2017. EU Action on Antimicrobial Resistance. The progress report on the implementation of the European Agenda on Migration, The progress on the Equal Treatment Directive(2006/54/EC) and the Equal Pay Recommendation(2014/124/EU) and the European Pact for Gender Equality. The EIWH follows progress on Horizon Europe

Communication Activities

Projects: HPV Faster Implementation , started in January 2025. The focus is on the promotion of HPV vaccine among hard to reach groups. CBIG SCREEN Cervical cancer screening in vulnerable and underserved groups Lead – Communications and social media Producing content including interviews with various stakeholders, including with policy-maker SPIOMET4HEALTH Clinical trial for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) Information for patients, Mapping policy and programmes in EU Communications Multi-country involvement In partnership with Make Mothers Matter (MMM) https://spiomet4health.eu/the-clinical-trial/ Real4Reg Organised the session at a Hybrid event on Bonn at the German pharmacy regulator Bfarm: 'The Patients voice in RWE research-Perspective from Patient organizations from the Met Real cluster Multi-Stakeholder in the Workshop on RWD in regulatory/HTA decision making – Collaboration opportunities and results from 6 Horizon-Europe-funded projects. https://www.real4reg.eu/ Reports Reports/Policy Briefs Women and Menopause Meetings and webinars EU Commission HTA stakeholder group Young Women’s Health Network meetings Launch of Women's Health Interest Group in the EU Parliament 29th January 2025 Co-hosted a webinar on Cervical Cancer with MEP/EU Parliament Speaker at Health Equity Club ,International Women's Day Speaker at EU Parliament roundtable on Cancer EFPIA Patient Think Tank Spiomet catch up and monthly meetings Meeting with YWHG and EIWH Steering group meeting Discussions on Framework for Women’s Health Strategy Meeting on Maternal Health proposal Meeting with International Midwives Association to discuss Maternal Health Proposal Erasmus proposal meetings (1) Prolepsis and 2) Sport Innovation Hub) Meetings with MEP advisors WHO Academy Patients and Communities of Interest Group Meeting re new workplan for 2026 DOH Women’s Health Task Force Meeting. Organised 2 meetings in the EU Parliament for the MEPS for Women's Health interest Group Organised meeting in EU Parliament for CBIG SCREEN Project Launch EU Strategy for womens Health https://eurohealth.ie/eu_strategy_for_womens_health/

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

• EIWH is a member of the European Health Policy Platform • EIWH is a Member of the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Patients’ and Consumers’ Working Party (PCWP) EIWH is a member of SANTE HTA Stakeholder Network the HIV alliance EIWH is a member of the EU Commission DG Sante Vaccination Coalition EIWH is a member of the European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health EIWH is a member of Fertility Europe Coalition EIWH is a member of European Alliance for Cardiovascular Health EIWH is a member of • EIWH is a member of the Fundamental Rights Agency Platform (FRA) EIWH is a member of EUROHEALTHNET EIWH is a Member of the DOH Ireland Women's Health Taskforce • EIWH is an observer in the Formal Advisory Committee of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) • EIWH is a member of the European Public Health Alliance • EIWH is an associate member of the European Patient's Forum Digital Health Working Group Universal Access to Healthcare Working Group The EIWH takes an active role in contributing to and shaping European policy on women’s health and that of their families. The EIWH is proud of its continuing partnership with and contribution to agencies including the World Health Organisation (WHO)Strategy for Women’s Health, the European Medicines Agency and being part of the steering group for the World Congress of Women’s Mental Health. The EIWH has presented its recommendations to, among others, the European Parliament and the European Institute for Gender Equality. EIWH also contributed to the EU HTA stakeholder pool. The EIWH is wholly committed to continuing its role in promoting the importance of gender equality in health policy and to ensure access to quality treatment and care for women across their life-course, regardless of their economic status. EIWH is a member of the Coalition for Vaccination

Organisation Members

European Women’s Health Network Hanover(12), Department of Sociology University of Sofia(1), 50+Hellas Athens Greece(2), Municipal Organisation for Social Intervention and Health of the Muni(1), European Association for Women in Research The Hague(1), Women in Business(1), Ajuntament & Universitat de Girona EASY. Parc Científic i Tecnològic(1), Comune di Prato Piazza G. Ciardi, 25 - 59100 Prato(1), City Of Bologna Via Guerrazzi, Bologna(1), Consortium For Health Research, City University Philpot St London E1 2(1), Stakes National Research and Development centre for Welfare and Health(1), Autistic spectrum disorders ul. Katowicka 67C/861-131 Poznan(1), Institut für Sozialmedizin und Epidemiologie Medizinische Universität(2), Core Unit for Medical Education,Medical University of Vienna(1), Institute of Public Health,Center za promocijo zdravja Slovenia(1), Department of medicine,University hospital 221 85 Lund(1), Centre for Health and Living Conditions(1), International Federation of Business and professionalWomen Switzerla(30), European Platform of Women Scientists EPWS Brussels(30), Higher Institute for Family Sciences Brussels(1), West Dublin Family Health Group Swallowbrook View, Dublin 15(1), Monash Institute of Health.Services Research(2), Institute of Health and Medical Socia Assistance MD 2004, Republic of(1), Medical Students Union. Uni.Alabama(20), Maastricht University (UNIMAAS), Nederlands,Gender department(4), National Institute of Public Health (SZU), Czech Republic(1), Veselības Ekonomikas Centrs (VEC), Latvia(1), Apoz,Slavovica Str., bl. 53E, vh. A, et.7, ap.19, 1404 1000 Sofia, Bu(15), WALCE(35), Womens Medical Association Belgium(50) Institute of Pubic Health,Vienna Austria Psychiatric University Clinic, Charité, Berlin