A message from Olle Johansson, associate professor about an upcoming conference in Spain on 24 June, 2026 about electrohypersensitivity, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, and multiple chemical sensitivity,

Dear Friends, Supporters, Colleagues,

Note that soon, on June 24, 2026, our Spanish colleagues of the National Coalition of Organizations for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (CONFESQ), under the supervision of their President María López Matallana, will present and discuss a recently published book, the Green Paper: Workplace Adaptations for People with MCS and EHS, which is a guide that establishes technical, health, and legal criteria to facilitate the inclusion of people affected by these emerging conditions in the workforce. The book was funded by the ONCE Foundation (the national organization for the blind in Spain, a highly prestigious social institution with a strong presence in their country). It did count as well with institutional support from the Spanish Confederation of People with Disabilities (COCEMFE) and various associations of affected individuals, including the national association of electrohypersensitive people, Electro and Chemically Sensitive People for the Right to Health (EQSDS), under the supervision of President Pilar Aleza. (It should be noted that this is the first time in Spain that two social groups, unrelated to the conditions of EHS and MCS, and of such public significance, have supported those affected by these functional impairments.)

The book will be presented to the public next June, coinciding with the celebration of the International Day Against Electromagnetic Pollution, on June 24th (at 6 pm Madrid time).I have the greatest respect for their very important work in Spain, as well as for the invited speaker Mr. Rob van der Boom of the Stitching EHSFoundation in the Netherlands. I often refer to both of them, and to the situation in our three countries – and to the situation in other, not so fortunate, countries around the world. Their work, the engagement of Mr. Rob van der Boom, and of many others, are of paramount importance for all people in dire need of recognition, help, assistance, and formal accessibility in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (aka the UN Special Human Rights Act for Persons with Functional Impairments).I am very honoured to have been invited as well, and I very much look forward to the upcoming online event, to discuss the recent work progress with President María López Matallana, and with President Pilar Aleza, Mr. Rob van der Boom, Dr. Pilar Muñoz Calero, Ms Paloma Torres, and their entire Team! 

Please, share widely, and rest assured that I will update the information pending further words from our Spanish friends!

With my very best regards

Yours sincerely

Olle

(Olle Johansson, associate professor)