Launch of the 2024 Europe Contraception Policy Atlas

ByCristina Puig

February 2024. The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive Rights (EPF) presented the 2024 edition of the Europe Contraception Atlas. ECEC was honored to participate in the launch event, bringing attention to persisting gaps in access to emergency contraception in Europe.  

Read more about the launch event here and retrieve the recording here.

The Contraception Policy Atlas scores 46 European countries on policies in access to supplies, counseling, and online information. The Atlas is a unique tool for local advocates and activists, working in their countries to expand access to contraception. Download the 2024 Atlas here.

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