Alliance of Parliamentarians 
for Health and Equality Action

We Are Alphea Formerly EPF

Alphea is a network of Members of Parliament who are committed to protecting the health rights of all people around the world.

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Over 130

Policy improvements globally

20 years

of evidence-based advocacy

€1.9 million

secured in funding in 2025

200+

media appearances across 50+ countries in 2025

Health and Equality Action Around the World

We work with policymakers, donors, and NGOs to provide the necessary tools, knowledge, and support to drive sustainable progress in sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

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Engaging Governments and Global Institutions

Our parliamentary study tours, delegations, and conferences bring together policymakers and partners from across the political spectrum.

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Study Tours

Alphea hosts several parliamentary study tours in developing countries every year to shine a light on their SRHR landscapes. Parliamentarians see the impact of official development assistance and can explore new cooperations.

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MPs get an insight into the SRHR landscape by a local health center in Madagascar

Delegations to international meetings

Because parliamentarians can make their voices heard in a powerful way, Alphea organises MP delegations to meetings like the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and the UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD).

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The Alphea delegation of MPs at the UN Commission on Population and Development in New York.

Global Conferences

Alphea organises MP Forums at international conferences, where parliamentarians can benefit from expert presentations, stories from the field, workshops as well as best practice from other parliamentarians to inspire MPs to become even stronger SRHR advocates.

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Cohosting International Events

Together with its partners Alphea organises and hosts international conferences and parliamentary dialogues. They bring together MPs and SRHR allies to discuss how to advance sexual and reproductive rights and freedoms in their respective countries.

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Advocate

SRHR Champions Driving Progress 

Through political will, evidence-based legislation, and a unified voice, our members are changing the law to protect and advance SRHR.

About our champions
Alphea President and Member of Parliament in France, Guillaume Gouffier Valente standing in a corridor
Abortion Rights

Guillaume Gouffier Valente

Instrumental in France becoming the first country to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution.

Goedele Liekens speaking into a microphone
Consent, Sex Education

Goedele Liekens

Co-authored Belgian resolution in 2023 to champion contraception as well as safe and legal abortion.

Susana Ros Martínez
Abortion, Gender Violence

Susana Ros Martinez

Part of key legislative initiatives in Spain on Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy.

Honourary Brenda Nyirenda in front of a blurry background
Child Marriage

Brenda Nyirenda

Championing the prohibition of child marriage and advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Zambia, promoting comprehensive sexuality education.

woman speaking in front of parliament

The Next Wave report is a wake-up call. It shows us, with undeniable evidence, how anti-gender movements are evolving - better funded, more coordinated, and increasingly influential within our democratic institutions. Now it’s time for the European Union to respond with clear, strategic action.

Joanna Scheuring-Wielgus MEP (S&D, Poland)

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Report

"Beyond ODA: Funding For SRHR In A Changing World"

"Beyond ODA: Funding For SRHR In A Changing World" focuses on the global decline in Official Development Assistance (ODA), the dire consequences behind the disappearing support as well as complementary financing pathways. 

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Africa Contraception Atlas

Atlas

Contraception Policy Atlases by Region

The Contraception Policy Atlas is a comparative map ​that scores countries and areas on policies concerning accessibility and promotion of modern contraception.

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