European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC) was founded on December 26, 1988 in Paris, France.

The aims of the Society are as follows:

• To improve and facilitate knowledge and use of contraception, abortion, sexually transmitted infections and reproductive health care in the countries of Europe.
• To promote the harmonisation of different policies concerning contraception and reproductive health care in the countries of Europe.
• To promote availability of all methods of contraception in the countries of Europe.
• To carry out epidemiological and sociological studies and other types of research on contraception and reproductive health care in the countries of Europe.
• To encourage relations between the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health and other appropriate organisations in Europe and throughout the world.
• To share knowledge and experience of contraception with countries outside Europe.