Latest items for DACH-PRACTICE-2
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[R]eimbursement for certain types of contraceptives for girls and women 15 to 19 years of age is currently under consideration by the Committee on Reimbursement of the Ministry of Health" (12). "[D]espite the existing compulsory health insurance system, to basic health services, access to sexual and reproductive health services and modern contraceptives, for girls and young women, including girls and women in rural areas and Roma girls and women, [is still limited]" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[R]eimbursement for certain types of contraceptives for girls and women 15 to 19 years of age is currently under consideration by the Committee on Reimbursement of the Ministry of Health" (12). "[D]espite the existing compulsory health insurance system, to basic health services, access to sexual and reproductive health services and modern contraceptives, for girls and young women, including girls and women in rural areas and Roma girls and women, [is still limited]" (12).
Feb. 20, 2024, 6:27 p.m.
Countries: D R Congo
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he Parity Act provides for the possibility for couples to choose a method of contraception" (12). "[M]odern contraceptives are [not readily] available, accessible and affordable" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[T]he Parity Act provides for the possibility for couples to choose a method of contraception" (12). "[M]odern contraceptives are [not readily] available, accessible and affordable" (12).
Feb. 16, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Countries: Honduras
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Their main grievance was the failure to fulfil a campaign promise to legalise emergency contraceptives without restrictions" (para 6). "Honduras is the only country in Latin America with absolute bans on abortion and emergency contraceptives. A recent proposal to legalise emergency contraceptives in cases of rape sparked indignation" (para 7). "Much of the outrage was directed at the health minister, José Matheu. He implied that the morning-after pill was an abortive, not a contraceptive. President Castro could lift the prohibition on emergency contraceptives with an executive decree, as she was expected to do within her first hundred days in office" (para 9).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Their main grievance was the failure to fulfil a campaign promise to legalise emergency contraceptives without restrictions" (para 6). "Honduras is the only country in Latin America with absolute bans on abortion and emergency contraceptives. A recent proposal to legalise emergency contraceptives in cases of rape sparked indignation" (para 7). "Much of the outrage was directed at the health minister, José Matheu. He implied that the morning-after pill was an abortive, not a contraceptive. President Castro could lift the prohibition on emergency contraceptives with an executive decree, as she was expected to do within her first hundred days in office" (para 9).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Botswana has improved access to family planning services, contraceptive methods mix and access to emergency contraception and medical termination of pregnancy or legal abortion where permitted by law" (7). "Botswana has strengthened the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health programme through the establishment of youth friendly communication strategies including 'Wise Up' — a social media platform and 'Youth Counselling on Air' (YOCA) — a telephonic counselling service targeting youth. Other initiatives include community mobilization, Information Education and Communication, capacity-building, and Youth Friendly Services and provision of contraceptives, prevention and treatment of STIs for the eligible youths" (19). "Botswana has put in place key programmes to address women’s vulnerability and mitigate impact...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Botswana has improved access to family planning services, contraceptive methods mix and access to emergency contraception and medical termination of pregnancy or legal abortion where permitted by law" (7). "Botswana has strengthened the Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health programme through the establishment of youth friendly communication strategies including 'Wise Up' — a social media platform and 'Youth Counselling on Air' (YOCA) — a telephonic counselling service targeting youth. Other initiatives include community mobilization, Information Education and Communication, capacity-building, and Youth Friendly Services and provision of contraceptives, prevention and treatment of STIs for the eligible youths" (19). "Botswana has put in place key programmes to address women’s vulnerability and mitigate impact...more
Dec. 5, 2023, 11:18 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Forced abortions, sterilisations, the use of intrauterine contraceptive devices as well as hefty financial penalties left physical and emotional scars on millions of women" (pp 6). They are penalized for not using contraceptive when they conceive more than the required amount of children (MV-coder comment).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Forced abortions, sterilisations, the use of intrauterine contraceptive devices as well as hefty financial penalties left physical and emotional scars on millions of women" (pp 6). They are penalized for not using contraceptive when they conceive more than the required amount of children (MV-coder comment).
Nov. 21, 2023, 5:58 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"'I fear that in the short term, China will follow other countries and restrict women’s access to abortion and contraception as a way to force women to have more children. Ultimately, these policies will backfire and fail, but they could increase repression and crackdowns on feminist politics,' Gallagher said" (para. 24).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ABO-PRACTICE-1
"'I fear that in the short term, China will follow other countries and restrict women’s access to abortion and contraception as a way to force women to have more children. Ultimately, these policies will backfire and fail, but they could increase repression and crackdowns on feminist politics,' Gallagher said" (para. 24).
Oct. 4, 2023, 6:58 a.m.
Countries: Angola
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is an] overall high fertility rates, in particular among adolescent girls, and high degrees of variance between rural and urban areas with regard to awareness and use of methods of contraception" (12). This indicates that women are made aware of contraceptives and are encouraged to use them but these females either refuse to use contraception or are not adequately trained on the proper use of contraceptives (MV- coder comment). "[A]ll women and girls, in particular those in rural areas, [do not] have access to affordable and modern forms of contraception" (13).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is an] overall high fertility rates, in particular among adolescent girls, and high degrees of variance between rural and urban areas with regard to awareness and use of methods of contraception" (12). This indicates that women are made aware of contraceptives and are encouraged to use them but these females either refuse to use contraception or are not adequately trained on the proper use of contraceptives (MV- coder comment). "[A]ll women and girls, in particular those in rural areas, [do not] have access to affordable and modern forms of contraception" (13).
Sept. 30, 2023, 4 p.m.
Countries: Kazakhstan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for enacting a strong legal framework for health protection and its considerable progress in the reduction of maternal mortality. However, it is concerned about the following: (b) The limited access to affordable contraception, as free contraceptives are provided only to selected high-risk groups" (p.14).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for enacting a strong legal framework for health protection and its considerable progress in the reduction of maternal mortality. However, it is concerned about the following: (b) The limited access to affordable contraception, as free contraceptives are provided only to selected high-risk groups" (p.14).
Sept. 26, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"This bill also provides for the reinforcement of sex education in schools as well as the free distribution of contraceptives and menstrual hygiene products in high schools" (para 11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"This bill also provides for the reinforcement of sex education in schools as well as the free distribution of contraceptives and menstrual hygiene products in high schools" (para 11).
Sept. 25, 2023, 10:51 a.m.
Countries: Turkmenistan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Saglyk’s comprehensive content on sexual and reproductive health is our most read. There is a great demand for this information, especially among women and girls. Turkmen schools don’t teach it. Families don’t discuss it. The media does not publish stories about it. The public space to discuss this basic aspect of being human is nonexistent" (para.5). "According to Unicef, Turkmenistan has the highest mortality rate among under-fives in central Asia. According to the latest UN population fund figures only 50% of Turkmen women who are married or in a relationship are using a modern form of contraception. And across all women aged 15-49, 8% have an unmet need for contraception"...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Saglyk’s comprehensive content on sexual and reproductive health is our most read. There is a great demand for this information, especially among women and girls. Turkmen schools don’t teach it. Families don’t discuss it. The media does not publish stories about it. The public space to discuss this basic aspect of being human is nonexistent" (para.5). "According to Unicef, Turkmenistan has the highest mortality rate among under-fives in central Asia. According to the latest UN population fund figures only 50% of Turkmen women who are married or in a relationship are using a modern form of contraception. And across all women aged 15-49, 8% have an unmet need for contraception"...more
Aug. 25, 2023, 9:47 a.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Unlike most European countries, emergency contraception still requires a prescription in Ukraine. Although in practice, some pharmacies have sold it over the counter, women and girls cannot rely on finding a pharmacy willing to do so and time is of the essence" (para 3). "Current conditions in Ukraine mean prescriptions for the morning-after pill – paper or electronic – are impractical and likely to cause harmful delays" (para 4).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Unlike most European countries, emergency contraception still requires a prescription in Ukraine. Although in practice, some pharmacies have sold it over the counter, women and girls cannot rely on finding a pharmacy willing to do so and time is of the essence" (para 3). "Current conditions in Ukraine mean prescriptions for the morning-after pill – paper or electronic – are impractical and likely to cause harmful delays" (para 4).
Aug. 24, 2023, 1:08 a.m.
Countries: Cape Verde
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Medical personnel [are not adequately trained] to ensure specialized attention and care for women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, including the provision of essential services for emergency contraception and abortion" (6). "[A]ll women and girls, including those with disabilities, [do not] have access to affordable, modern contraceptives throughout the territory of the State party" (11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Medical personnel [are not adequately trained] to ensure specialized attention and care for women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, including the provision of essential services for emergency contraception and abortion" (6). "[A]ll women and girls, including those with disabilities, [do not] have access to affordable, modern contraceptives throughout the territory of the State party" (11).
Aug. 15, 2023, 6:17 a.m.
Countries: Cote D'Ivoire
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The increase in the rate of clandestine abortions from 31 per cent in 1994 to 42.5 per cent in 2012 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 233), the high rate of early pregnancies and the low contraceptive use" (12). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health and targets of 3.1 and 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals: (d) Ensure that all women and girls, in particular those in rural areas, have access to affordable and modern forms of contraception, intensify efforts by the Ministry of Education to raise awareness of contraceptives and sexual and reproductive health and rights by introducing age-appropriate sexuality...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The increase in the rate of clandestine abortions from 31 per cent in 1994 to 42.5 per cent in 2012 (CEDAW/C/CIV/4, para. 233), the high rate of early pregnancies and the low contraceptive use" (12). "The Committee recommends that the State party, in line with general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health and targets of 3.1 and 3.7 of the Sustainable Development Goals: (d) Ensure that all women and girls, in particular those in rural areas, have access to affordable and modern forms of contraception, intensify efforts by the Ministry of Education to raise awareness of contraceptives and sexual and reproductive health and rights by introducing age-appropriate sexuality...more
Aug. 8, 2023, 8:30 p.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is] limited access of women and girls to affordable modern contraceptives, in particular in rural areas, and the barriers that adolescent girls face in gaining access to information on sexual and reproductive health services" (11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is] limited access of women and girls to affordable modern contraceptives, in particular in rural areas, and the barriers that adolescent girls face in gaining access to information on sexual and reproductive health services" (11).
Aug. 8, 2023, 12:20 p.m.
Countries: Senegal
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Efforts have also been made to ensure access to safe contraceptive methods and to education and information on contraception and sexual and reproductive health throughout the country." (10). "The State has taken important steps in the areas of policy, human resources, infrastructure, equipment and logistics, as follows:Jegesi naa/Yeksi naa strategy: contributes to the availability of family planning medicines and products as part of the objectives of the Ouagadougou partnership for family planning; Contribution of non-governmental organizations such as Marie Stopes International through advanced communications strategies and the provision of family planning methods..." (11). "To address this, the following steps have been taken:...Distribution of male and female condoms at all centres...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Efforts have also been made to ensure access to safe contraceptive methods and to education and information on contraception and sexual and reproductive health throughout the country." (10). "The State has taken important steps in the areas of policy, human resources, infrastructure, equipment and logistics, as follows:Jegesi naa/Yeksi naa strategy: contributes to the availability of family planning medicines and products as part of the objectives of the Ouagadougou partnership for family planning; Contribution of non-governmental organizations such as Marie Stopes International through advanced communications strategies and the provision of family planning methods..." (11). "To address this, the following steps have been taken:...Distribution of male and female condoms at all centres...more
July 25, 2023, 10:44 a.m.
Countries: Cambodia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is] limited access to sexual and reproductive health-care services and information, including access to modern contraceptives and safe abortion, particularly by unmarried women and girls" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"[There is] limited access to sexual and reproductive health-care services and information, including access to modern contraceptives and safe abortion, particularly by unmarried women and girls" (12).
July 10, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Maldives
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"During the reporting period, Maldives conducted its Census (2014), and a new Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 2016/2017) which significantly contributed to bridging some long-standing information gaps in terms of prevalence of early marriage as well as challenges and achievements in implementation of the country’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) legislation and other relevant regulatory frameworks."(6)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The discovery of an information gap shows that women may not have had the necessary information or understanding of contraceptives which made it harder for them to gain access to them). "A range of contraceptives are available in all islands and coordination mechanism exists to guarantee proper management of contraceptive...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"During the reporting period, Maldives conducted its Census (2014), and a new Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 2016/2017) which significantly contributed to bridging some long-standing information gaps in terms of prevalence of early marriage as well as challenges and achievements in implementation of the country’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) legislation and other relevant regulatory frameworks."(6)(NF - CODER COMMENT - The discovery of an information gap shows that women may not have had the necessary information or understanding of contraceptives which made it harder for them to gain access to them). "A range of contraceptives are available in all islands and coordination mechanism exists to guarantee proper management of contraceptive...more
June 19, 2023, 1:46 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ABO-LAW-1
"In late 2021, a new law was passed severely restricting access to abortion, contraception and voluntary sterilization services—'in direct violation of women's human rights under international law,' as U.N. human rights experts warned." (para.11).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ABO-LAW-1
"In late 2021, a new law was passed severely restricting access to abortion, contraception and voluntary sterilization services—'in direct violation of women's human rights under international law,' as U.N. human rights experts warned." (para.11).
June 18, 2023, 9:21 a.m.
Countries: Malta
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"What makes this situation all the more vexatious is the fact that contraception is neither free nor easily available in Malta – and there is widespread ignorance about conception (sex education in schools tends to focus on abstinence and marriage)" (Para.15). "How many Maltese women are currently having abortions? In terms of unsupervised illegal abortions using pills taken in Malta, some data exists. In 2021, for instance, 350 packets were shipped to the island. But these numbers do not include pills already in Malta, passed on by friends or well-wishers, or those who want or need to travel (either those who do not want to break the law, or whose...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"What makes this situation all the more vexatious is the fact that contraception is neither free nor easily available in Malta – and there is widespread ignorance about conception (sex education in schools tends to focus on abstinence and marriage)" (Para.15). "How many Maltese women are currently having abortions? In terms of unsupervised illegal abortions using pills taken in Malta, some data exists. In 2021, for instance, 350 packets were shipped to the island. But these numbers do not include pills already in Malta, passed on by friends or well-wishers, or those who want or need to travel (either those who do not want to break the law, or whose...more
June 14, 2023, 7:56 p.m.
Countries: Bolivia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"A campaign to distribute contraceptives was launched in the country’s nine departments, with a total investment of Bs 1,926,334. Eight hundred health professionals and technicians in the nine departments received training in contraceptive technology, with an investment of Bs 875,000; educational outreach materials (samples and leaflets) on contraceptive methods were distributed" (25). Lack of training on the correct usage may be a barrier to the usage of contraceptives (MV-coder comment).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"A campaign to distribute contraceptives was launched in the country’s nine departments, with a total investment of Bs 1,926,334. Eight hundred health professionals and technicians in the nine departments received training in contraceptive technology, with an investment of Bs 875,000; educational outreach materials (samples and leaflets) on contraceptive methods were distributed" (25). Lack of training on the correct usage may be a barrier to the usage of contraceptives (MV-coder comment).
April 1, 2023, 9:26 p.m.
Countries: Uzbekistan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The reproductive rights of citizens, based on article 10 of the Act, include: independent decision-making on the birth of their children using safe and effective reproductive technologies; obtaining reliable and complete information on their reproductive health; access to safe methods of birth control and use of contraception; medical and preventive services and protection from means that pose a threat to health, including the use of scientific experimentation; obtaining medical, social and psychological assistance, and information in exercising their reproductive rights; and the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The Act establishes a separate article 11 on the protection of women’s reproductive rights, which states that the protection of women’s reproductive health...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The reproductive rights of citizens, based on article 10 of the Act, include: independent decision-making on the birth of their children using safe and effective reproductive technologies; obtaining reliable and complete information on their reproductive health; access to safe methods of birth control and use of contraception; medical and preventive services and protection from means that pose a threat to health, including the use of scientific experimentation; obtaining medical, social and psychological assistance, and information in exercising their reproductive rights; and the use of assisted reproductive technologies. The Act establishes a separate article 11 on the protection of women’s reproductive rights, which states that the protection of women’s reproductive health...more
March 8, 2023, 1:43 p.m.
Countries: Montenegro
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"MICS shows that the percentage of women aged 15–49 years who are currently married or in the community and who do not use (or whose partner does not use) any of the contraceptive methods is very high at 79 per cent. Women with higher education, living in urban areas, and belonging from the richest quintile are more likely to use contraceptive methods, compared to women with a secondary or lower level of education, and women living in suburban settlements and the poorest households" (22).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"MICS shows that the percentage of women aged 15–49 years who are currently married or in the community and who do not use (or whose partner does not use) any of the contraceptive methods is very high at 79 per cent. Women with higher education, living in urban areas, and belonging from the richest quintile are more likely to use contraceptive methods, compared to women with a secondary or lower level of education, and women living in suburban settlements and the poorest households" (22).
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:17 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ISTD-PRACTICE-1, CWC-DATA-2
"Women in poor rural and Romani communities had less access to contraception due to poverty and lack of information and education. The cost of contraception was not covered by health insurance. Individuals younger than 16 could not schedule an appointment with a gynecologist or have an HIV test performed without parental consent.” (22).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ISTD-PRACTICE-1, CWC-DATA-2
"Women in poor rural and Romani communities had less access to contraception due to poverty and lack of information and education. The cost of contraception was not covered by health insurance. Individuals younger than 16 could not schedule an appointment with a gynecologist or have an HIV test performed without parental consent.” (22).
Feb. 27, 2023, 8:13 a.m.
Countries: Bulgaria
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
“Women in poor rural and Romani communities had less access to contraception due to poverty and lack of information and education. The cost of contraception was not covered by health insurance. Individuals younger than 16 could not schedule an appointment with a gynecologist or have an HIV test performed without parental consent.” (22). “Victims of sexual violence, who NGOs stated were mainly uninsured, often did not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. Emergency contraception was available as part of clinical management of rape. Trafficking victims had access to health care through NGOs approved by authorities.” (23).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
“Women in poor rural and Romani communities had less access to contraception due to poverty and lack of information and education. The cost of contraception was not covered by health insurance. Individuals younger than 16 could not schedule an appointment with a gynecologist or have an HIV test performed without parental consent.” (22). “Victims of sexual violence, who NGOs stated were mainly uninsured, often did not have access to sexual and reproductive health services. Emergency contraception was available as part of clinical management of rape. Trafficking victims had access to health care through NGOs approved by authorities.” (23).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:52 a.m.
Countries: Poland
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"After the ban, abortion swiftly moved underground. Doctors who had previously offered free terminations in public hospitals charged handsomely for terminations in private clinics. They offered gynecological services through classified ads with only a phone number and code words like 'anesthesia' and 'safe.' While legal abortions dropped to about a thousand a year, the actual number of terminations has stayed around 150,000, advocacy groups like Federa estimate." (Para.29).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"After the ban, abortion swiftly moved underground. Doctors who had previously offered free terminations in public hospitals charged handsomely for terminations in private clinics. They offered gynecological services through classified ads with only a phone number and code words like 'anesthesia' and 'safe.' While legal abortions dropped to about a thousand a year, the actual number of terminations has stayed around 150,000, advocacy groups like Federa estimate." (Para.29).
Feb. 18, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
Countries: Philippines
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"An estimated 1.1 million abortions occur every year in the country, according to a University of the Philippines study in 2020, which predicted a rise as heath services were disrupted during the Covid pandemic. And the number has been growing, says Jihan Jacob, senior legal adviser for Asia at the Center for Reproductive Rights. 'Like in any other country which has restrictive laws, it does not prevent abortion, it just makes them unsafe,' she says" (Para.6). CC(The high rate of abortion indicates that women does not have access to contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies) "Women, especially those in urban areas, have increasingly sought treatment online – a trend that Covid...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"An estimated 1.1 million abortions occur every year in the country, according to a University of the Philippines study in 2020, which predicted a rise as heath services were disrupted during the Covid pandemic. And the number has been growing, says Jihan Jacob, senior legal adviser for Asia at the Center for Reproductive Rights. 'Like in any other country which has restrictive laws, it does not prevent abortion, it just makes them unsafe,' she says" (Para.6). CC(The high rate of abortion indicates that women does not have access to contraceptives to prevent unwanted pregnancies) "Women, especially those in urban areas, have increasingly sought treatment online – a trend that Covid...more
Feb. 18, 2023, 9:55 a.m.
Countries: Japan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Contraceptive use is low. Morning-after pills are expensive and only available by prescription. Japan is weighing whether to make abortion pills available. The World Health Organization calls their use a safe and noninvasive way to terminate a pregnancy" (Para.6). "Japan has been slow to provide reproductive options for women. For example, Japan only adopted birth control pills in 1999, becoming the last industrialized country to do so after 44 years of debate. That same year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare approved Viagra in six months" (Para.7). "The lack of options can have grave consequences for women such as Yuriko, 26, who saw her hopes for the future dashed by...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Contraceptive use is low. Morning-after pills are expensive and only available by prescription. Japan is weighing whether to make abortion pills available. The World Health Organization calls their use a safe and noninvasive way to terminate a pregnancy" (Para.6). "Japan has been slow to provide reproductive options for women. For example, Japan only adopted birth control pills in 1999, becoming the last industrialized country to do so after 44 years of debate. That same year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare approved Viagra in six months" (Para.7). "The lack of options can have grave consequences for women such as Yuriko, 26, who saw her hopes for the future dashed by...more
Feb. 6, 2023, 12:07 p.m.
Countries: Kyrgyzstan
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] recommends that the State party...[e]nsure confidential access to affordable, modern contraceptive methods, family planning services and HIV testing throughout the State party, and ensure access to free antiretroviral therapy for all women and girls living with HIV/AIDS, including women in prostitution, and including in remote and rural areas" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee [on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women] recommends that the State party...[e]nsure confidential access to affordable, modern contraceptive methods, family planning services and HIV testing throughout the State party, and ensure access to free antiretroviral therapy for all women and girls living with HIV/AIDS, including women in prostitution, and including in remote and rural areas" (12).
Feb. 5, 2023, 9:19 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"In recent years, weddings of prosperous citizens in Turkey have sometimes featured a surprise guest: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He likes to give advice to newlyweds about how many children to have. 'One is awkward; two is competitive; with three, there is balance; four means prosperity,' he told one couple. (Erdoğan himself has four children.) 'Birth control is treason,' he said to another, accusing birth control advocates of attempting to 'dry out our breed.'" (para 1)."The Turkish government has worked to make access more difficult, too. In 2010, the government introduced the Family Surgeon system, which forces women to go to local clinics before specialized clinics for female care....more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"In recent years, weddings of prosperous citizens in Turkey have sometimes featured a surprise guest: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He likes to give advice to newlyweds about how many children to have. 'One is awkward; two is competitive; with three, there is balance; four means prosperity,' he told one couple. (Erdoğan himself has four children.) 'Birth control is treason,' he said to another, accusing birth control advocates of attempting to 'dry out our breed.'" (para 1)."The Turkish government has worked to make access more difficult, too. In 2010, the government introduced the Family Surgeon system, which forces women to go to local clinics before specialized clinics for female care....more
Feb. 4, 2023, 6:14 p.m.
Countries: Namibia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Family Planning and contraceptives are available in all public health facilities across the country and are provided free of charge to all in need. The contraceptive prevalence rate is at 50%, but he unmet needs for family planning are at 13.7%." (19).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Family Planning and contraceptives are available in all public health facilities across the country and are provided free of charge to all in need. The contraceptive prevalence rate is at 50%, but he unmet needs for family planning are at 13.7%." (19).