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Issue 31,
5 March 2009
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Health IS a gender issue
Brigitte Triems – President of the European Women’s Lobby (EWL)
The 8th of March – International Women’s Day – reminds us of women’s struggle for their economic, political and social rights in all areas, including health. Women’s health in the EU has improved significantly over the past decade, but gender inequality still harms the physical and mental health of millions of women and girls.
Gender roles and unequal gender relations interact with other social and economic variables, resulting in different and often inequitable patterns of exposure to health risks.
Obstacles to improving women's health exist in all EU countries. They include the feminisation of poverty, high unemployment rates among women, the large presence of women – especially undocumented migrants – in jobs with little or no social protection, and disturbing health inequalities between social classes. Women are still often denied their sexual and reproductive rights, with enormous health consequences.
Violence against women causes physical injury – sometimes death – and affects sexual, reproductive and mental health. It also impacts the health of communities as whole and places a severe economic burden on health care systems and society.
The EWL calls for measures to reduce the health risks faced by women by tackling gender-based vulnerabilities and by providing healthcare and services that are comprehensive, affordable and accessible to all.
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Health programme: 2009 Work plan and calls are now published
The Commission adopted and published on 26 February 2009 the annual work plan for 2009 for the implementation of the second programme of health (2008-2013). At the same time the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers (EAHC) announced the calls for proposals for projects, operating grants and conferences as well as invitations for joint actions in the field of public health. The deadline for submission of proposals to the calls is 20 May 2009.
Health programme: 2009 Work plan and calls are now published
The Commission adopted and published on 26 February 2009 the annual work plan for 2009 for the implementation of the second programme of health (2008-2013). At the same time the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers (EAHC) announced the calls for proposals for projects, operating grants and conferences as well as invitations for joint actions in the field of public health. The deadline for submission of proposals to the calls is 20 May 2009.
New call for tender for external communication activities
New call for tender for external communication activities
Preventing the development of dependence - New EMCDDA thematic paper on indicated prevention
The review adds to the current knowledge and understanding of risk factors in the development of later drug problems and dependence, focusing on the mental health and behavioural problems that develop during childhood.
Preventing the development of dependence - New EMCDDA thematic paper on indicated prevention
The review adds to the current knowledge and understanding of risk factors in the development of later drug problems and dependence, focusing on the mental health and behavioural problems that develop during childhood.
EPAC VAW launches website – new tool for activists, policymakers, experts
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Policy Action Centre on Violence against Women (EPAC VAW) – a branch of the European Women's Lobby – is launching a new website. The site will present the European observatory of experts on violence against women, data and reports on thirty EU and neighbouring countries, current news and sources for information on different forms of violence against women.
EPAC VAW launches website – new tool for activists, policymakers, experts
To mark International Women’s Day, the European Policy Action Centre on Violence against Women (EPAC VAW) – a branch of the European Women's Lobby – is launching a new website. The site will present the European observatory of experts on violence against women, data and reports on thirty EU and neighbouring countries, current news and sources for information on different forms of violence against women.
Drugnet Europe No 65 — EMCDDA newsletter (January–March)
In this issue: concerns about Spice; latest findings on measuring illicit drugs in wastewater and on drugs and driving; legal responses to new psychoactive substances in Europe; a new paper on indicated prevention.
Drugnet Europe No 65 — EMCDDA newsletter (January–March)
In this issue: concerns about Spice; latest findings on measuring illicit drugs in wastewater and on drugs and driving; legal responses to new psychoactive substances in Europe; a new paper on indicated prevention.
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United Kingdom
New cannabis campaign shows teenagers the uninvited side effects
The campaign shows how – when you use cannabis – you risk going from being talkative and relaxed one minute to nasty, paranoid, panicked and sick the next.
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European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients
To mark the European Rare Disease Day 2009, Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou hosted the launch of an important and remarkable book – “The Voice of 12,000 Patients”.
European Rare Diseases Day: listen to the voice of 12,000 patients
To mark the European Rare Disease Day 2009, Commissioner for Health, Androulla Vassiliou hosted the launch of an important and remarkable book – “The Voice of 12,000 Patients”.
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10th International Conference on Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s (Barcelona, 9 - 13 March 2011)
The conference will give a unique and comprehensive focus on neurodegenerative diseases beyond a narrow view of one disease only such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.
Information Day on the 2009 Calls for proposals in the Heath Sector (18 March 2009)
3rd International Congress on Rare Pulmonary Diseases and Orphan Drugs (20 – 21 March 2009)
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Protecting women against violence
Analytical study on the results of the 2nd round of monitoring the implementation of EU Recommendation Rec (2002) 5 on the protection of women against violence
Protecting women against violence
Analytical study on the results of the 2nd round of monitoring the implementation of EU Recommendation Rec (2002) 5 on the protection of women against violence
Global strategy for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2008-2013 – action plan
Global strategy for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2008-2013 – action plan
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International Women’s Day – 8 March 2009
Activities at EU level
Health-EU -
Women
Women
DG Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities – Gender equality
Health-EU -
Sex
European Commission - DG Health and Consumers
News
How has the EU improved gender equality in the past 30 years?
Over the last 30 years, the European Union has striven to achieve gender equality in all aspects of its work. Many tangible changes related to equal working conditions, discrimination and violence have resulted.
Health Programme Projects
Women in Europe against lung cancer and smoking
The project seeks to help prevent and control lung cancer in European women by improving understanding of lung cancer trends, risk factors, prognostic factors and tobacco-control issues specifically for European women.
Other interesting links
EWL - The European Women’s Lobby
EIWH - European Institute of Women’s Health
EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition
Council of Europe - Equality between women and men
European Institute for Gender Equality
European Parliament - FEMM: Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality
WHO Europe - Gender and health
WHO - Women's health
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