Endometriosis awareness 2016
Endometriosis Awareness takes place across the globe during the month of March (and beyond) with a mission to raise awareness of a disease which affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide.
Endometriosis can have a devastating effect on quality of life due to its very painful symptoms; it is the biggest cause of infertility in women, and carries a huge personal and societal cost!
It is time to raise awareness of a disease that affects women – and their families – in their most (re)productive years!
- Email us your activities and together we can truly make a difference!
- Follow updates on TWITTER and help us make #endometriosis go viral!
Australia
5 March 2016
Endometriosis Awareness Forum for Teenagers and Young Women in Brisbane at 2.00-4.00pm. This event is in conjunction with the Mater Young Adults Health Centre Brisbane, and speakers include: Dr Peta Wright, Gynaecologist; Angie Vienne, Physiotherapist; Rebecca Buckley, Qendo Support Worker; Greg McGahan, Manager Mater Young Adult Health Centre.
It is free to attend the meeting, but you need to register by 26 February for catering purposes. Register here…
12 March 2016
Qendo AGM followed by General Meeting in Brisbane. The guest speaker will be urologist, Dr Anthony Kiosoglous. Discussions around what the normal function of bodies is and what indicators of things not going well are. Also options on what treatments are available.
Register here…
19 March 2016
An extravagant high tea with guest speakers and celebrity ambassadors to take part in a world wide event to raise funds and awareness for endometriosis education, taking place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney. More information…
Throughout the month of March: March into yellow
Campaign for anyone to get involved in wearing yellow, telling people why they are wearing yellow every day for the month of March and sharing pictures using hashtags #marchintoyellow #endoaustralia.
More information…
Canada
19 March 2016
Bridge and monument yellow lightings after sunset: CN Tower in Toronto, High Level Bridge in Edmonton, Calgary Tower in Calgary
Throughout the month of March will be the #awishnoted campaign on Twitter. Tell us what you wish for in living with endometriosis, using the hashtag #awishnoted, and be sure to tag @TheEndoNetwork. We will be compiling all of the wishes into a physical wall of wishes for our May 7 EndoMarch events.
7 May 2016
EndoMarch awareness events across Canada: in Charlottetown, Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and more.
More information…
Finland
14 – 20 March 2016
Endometriosis awareness events all around Finland, with specific focus on everyone wearing yellow on 14 March, and the Million Woman March in Helsinki on 19 March at 11.00am.
France
7 – 13 March 2016
EndoFrance is organising 14 events spread over 7 regions (including La reunion and Martinique).
We will also organise a group to participate in Paris‘ EndoMarch 2016.
To participate in one of these national events, please contact EndoFrance’s regional representatives
Germany
4 – 5 March 2016
The 2016 annual conference of the Endometriose Vereinigung Deutschland e.V. offers information about developments in research and medical therapy and provides new insights about nutrition, hormones, and occupational reintegration to endometriosis-sufferers and their partners that can enhance their health and quality of life. The conference is held in Horn-Bad Meinberg. More information…
Ireland
12 March 2016
Join the Endometriosis Association Ireland for their annual meeting at 09.30 (10.00 start) at the Hilton in Dublin (airport). Speakers include: Dr Hugh O’Connor (Consultant Gynaecologist, Dublin), Ms Aoibhin McGreal (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction), Ms Margaret Dunne (Specialist Psychotherapist and Psychosexual, Relationship and Fertility Therapist), Ms Sharon Rasmussen (Nutrition and Health Support Service for Women), Ms Helen Browne (National Infertility Support and Information Group). Register here…
Italy
7 – 13 March 2016
A.P.E. onlus has organised events taking places in different Italian regions. For a complete list of the events they are holding please check out their website! They have planned also awareness activities all over Italy, and are providing and promoting a list of all events. More information…
3 – 19 March 2016
Aendo has organised important events in different cities in Italy
More information…
19 March 2016
There will be an EndoMarch at 11.00 on Piazza del Poppolo in Rome.
More information…
Netherlands
12 March 2016
Landelijke Endometriose Dag in Veldhoven on the quality of life with endometriosis!
Speakers will provide information for women with endometriosis.
More information…
New Zealand
1 – 31 March 2016
Endometriosis New Zealand are making this major announcement that they are partnering with the New Zealand government to improve the lives of those affected by endometriosis. Read more…
For details of what’s happening throughout the ENZ Support Networks click here…
Puerto Rico
12 March 2016
The Fundacion Puertorriqueña de Pacientes con Endometriosis will celebrate its 14th Annual Educational Workshop entitled “Transforming the medical and integrative care of endometriosis” at the Penthouse (9th floor) of the Au xiliio Mutuo Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The format of this year’s workshop will be panels of experts with short presentations followed up by a Q&A session. More information…
18 March 2016
In alliance with other Patient Advocacy Groups in Latin America that includes Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Panama, Venezuela and Chile, and also Spain, we will celebrate Endometriosis Yellow Day. We will request members of our groups and the community in general to dress in yellow and post pictures in social media using the hashtags #AmarilloporlaEndometriosis #DiaAmarillo. More information…
Spain
12 March 2016
EndoMarch 2016 — Marcha por la endometriosis in Barcelona.
Sweden
19 March 2016
Endometriosföreningens traditional “yellow march” will start at 14.00 on Stortorget (Gamla Stan) in Stockholm.
United Kingdom
5 March 2016
The Endometriosis Primrose Ball is an annual event which will takes place at the Park Plaza Hotel in Leeds at 7pm. The event strives to advocate awareness and understanding for women living with Endometriosis in the UK, and to raise funds for Endometriosis UK.
More information…
USA
17 April 2016
An ABC of Endometriosis Patient Care will be held in New York City to to give women with endometriosis and their loved ones the opportunity to discuss whole patient care, and allow attendees to network among other like-minded individuals. Discussion topics will include symptom management, surgical treatment, fertility, and quality of life. This is followed by a two day surgical medical conference (18 – 19 April): “Pursuing Precision with Passion”. More information…
19 April 2016
The EFA’s 8th Annual Blossom Ball for Endometriosis takes place at Pier Sixty in New York City.
Global awareness
- Link to facts about endometriosis and share these with journalists, bloggers, etc.
- Raise money for research – contact the World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF) about what you can do!
- Share the World Endometriosis Society’s film about endometriosis, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options – and where to find support.To help RAISE AWARENESS post the film on your websites, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media profiles. Don’t be shy: HELP spread the word! #endometriosis
Inspiration from previous awareness events
→ Endometriosis Awareness Events in 2015
→ Endometriosis Awareness Events in 2014
→ Endometriosis Awareness Events in 2013
→ Endometriosis Awareness Events in 2012
→ Endometriosis Awareness Events in 2011
