Fertility Europe has formally responded to the European Commission’s public consultation on its upcoming 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy, urging the EU to recognise fertility care as a core gender equality and human rights issue. Our message is simple: true reproductive autonomy means the right not only to avoid having children, but also the right to try to have them - without stigma, exclusion, or financial discrimination.| Fertility Europe
Today, we honour the embryologists – the quiet heroes, the “good fairies” of the IVF lab, where science meets just the right touch of magic. Though much of their work happens out of sight, the impact is life-changing. Their precision, passion, and care help turn […] The post Behind Every Miracle: Celebrating Embryologist Day appeared first on Fertility Europe.| Fertility Europe
The Coalition for Fertility, of which Fertility Europe is a proud founding member, has published a new policy statement on universal access to fertility treatments, reinforcing the urgent need to address involuntary childlessness as a public health and social justice issue. The statement calls on the EU […]| Fertility Europe
From 25 to 27 March 2025, Brussels became the heart of Fertility Europe’s vibrant community during our annual Spring Meeting – we hosted over 40 delegates from European patient associations! It was a fantastic opportunity to come together in person, reconnect, and spark meaningful conversations […] The post Spring Meeting 2025 in Brussels – A Dynamic Gathering for Fertility Europe appeared first on Fertility Europe.| Fertility Europe
The Coalition for Fertility, cooperation of 12 European organisations including Fertility Europe, published its policy statement, For a rights-based approach to fertility and demography. This statement reinforces the fundamental right of every individual and couple to decide freely whether, when, and how many children to have—without coercion, stigma, or barriers to care. The post For a Rights-Based Approach to Fertility and Demography – Policy Statement by Coalition for Fertility appeare...| Fertility Europe
We are delighted to invite you to a special event titled: Fertility Awareness Matters: Tackling the Knowledge Gap for European Youth taking place at the European Parliament presenting the outcomes of FActs!, an innovative game project aimed at assessing and raising fertility and reproductive health […] The post Fertility Awareness Matters: Tackling the Knowledge Gap for European Youth – invitation to the European Parliament event appeared first on Fertility Europe.| Fertility Europe
Welcome to “Fertility Awareness Matters: Tackling the Knowledge Gap for European Youth”! We ware thrilled to host the FActs! event at the European Parliament, a crucial step in ensuring that young people across Europe are equipped with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions […]| Fertility Europe
But most of all, the Washington Post article is concerning because it frames women’s fertility as a problem to be solved. A burden to bear. A mystery that women are foolish to even try to solve without the help of a pharmaceutical product. And I can’t help but think that is so incredibly backwards and harmful to women.| This Catholic Family