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Federation of Occupational Health Nurses
within the European Union

History

History

The Federation of Occupational Health Nurses within the European Union (FOHNEU) was established on March 21st 1993 in Windsor, United Kingdom. The Federation was founded by seven countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The aim was to represent the voice of Occupational Health Nursing within the EU in order to promote the Health, Safety and Well-Being of the European Workforce. FOHNEU is open to all OH nursing organisations in the EU. It is a not for profit organisation and is totally funded by donations from the EU nursing organisations it represents, and through sponsorship.

Presidents since the foundation in 1993:

1993 - 1994 Pina Van Dorpe, The Netherlands (Appointed)

1994 - 1999 Frances Baker, United Kingdom (Elected)

1999 - 2001 Julie Staun, Denmark (Appointed)

2001 - 2013 Julie Staun, Denmark (Elected)

2013 - 2014 Julie Staun, Denmark (Interim), Styliani Tziaferi, Greece (President-elect)

2014 - 2016 Styliani Tziaferi, Greece (Elected)

2016 Judith Fakkel, the Netherlands (Interim)

2016 - Dr. Henriett Hirdi, Hungary (Elected)

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Our partners

EJOHN
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European Agency for Safety and Health at work
European Lung Fundation

Federation of Occupational Health Nurses within the European Union (FOHNEU)

You can contact Executive Officers of FOHNEU at the e-mail addresses here.