EMSA News
Abortion Awareness Booklet
Dear EMSAi, The SWG of Safe Abortion Awareness Day is thrilled to share this booklet with you. This booklet was designed on the occasion of Safe Abortion Awareness Day, under the supervision of the Medical Ethics and Human Rights Pillar. All the information gathered are as up to date as possible, shedding the light on the situation of Abortion across Europe. We hope
71st Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe EMSA Statements
EMSA as an accredited Non-State Actor, will attend the 71st session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe! As in past years, we also had the opportunity for interventions and are part of multiple joint statements as well as individual ones. Aligned with EMSA’s priorities, we have commented on Public Health preparedness and response, the potential of the Primary Health Care Sector, the Digitalisation
Roadmap for Engagement with Younger People in the WHO European Region
On September 10th, 2021, the first European Young People and Young Professionals Forum (YPYP Forum) took place in virtual format, organized by WHO / Europe in collaboration with the European Medical Students' Association (EMSA), the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA) and the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF). With over 200 participants having registered, the forum set out to discuss possibilities to strive
COVID-19 Myths vs Facts
EMSA and CPME have in April 2021 started a joint social media campaign in which facts to tackle some of the myths surrounding SARS-CoV-2 and vaccinations were presented. Up until now, the campaign has focused on early myths surrounding the use of masks as well and vaccinations. The campaign was initiated during the beginning
Press Release on the European Response to Displaced People From Afghanistan
The transition of power on the 15th of August 2021 in Kabul from the Afghan government to the Taliban has led to thousands of people fleeing the country in search of refuge. EMSA calls on a number of institutions and EEA countries to do everything in their power to aid people seeking refuge, establish safe travel routes and grant asylum to as many
EMSA Pride Booklet
On the last day of Pride Month 2021, we are excited to present you with the EMSA Pride Booklet written by EMSA Public Health Director 20-21 Maria H. Viegas, EMSA Medical Ethics and Human Rights Director 19-20 Anna Tapani and the European Support Division on LGBTQI+ Rights. The booklet focuses on : LGBTQI + 101 Stories Guideline on Inclusivity Online Movies and Book
Statement on LGBTQI+ Rights in Europe
The ongoing discrimination, threats and violence against the LGBTQI+ community in Europe is very concerning and needs to be addressed. EMSA Europe stands with the European Union Freedom zone statement and with every LGBTQI+ person. Read the statement
Refugees: An Introductory Booklet
COVID-19, a virus that respects no borders; is affecting more and more Refugees everyday, and due to this, more people are forced to flee their homes. This Refugee’s day, the Medical Ethics and Human Rights Pillar's Refugees SWG have compiled a Booklet that aims to introduce EMSAi and Medical Students to who Refugees are and the legal framework that surround them - Internationally
EMSA Statement on the Involvement of Medical Students in Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all. Healthcare workers have lost their lives in the ongoing fight and continue to risk their lives daily to treat patients. We as medical students and EMSA deeply respect the courageous global efforts. As EMSA, we are very concerned to have received multiple reports from across Europe regarding the treatment of medical students involved
