Latest items for DACH-PRACTICE-2
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).
Feb. 2, 2023, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Austria
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee remains concerned about the following: (a) The challenges in acquiring access to affordable contraceptives for women living in poverty; (b) The fact that abortion services and contraceptives are not paid for by health insurance... (f) The fact that language barriers and lack of awareness often prevent migrant women from acquiring access to health-care facilities, including those for sexual and reproductive health services; (g) The difficulty faced by undocumented migrants in gaining access to non-emergency health care...In line with its general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that modern contraceptives are accessible, affordable, covered by health insurance and...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee remains concerned about the following: (a) The challenges in acquiring access to affordable contraceptives for women living in poverty; (b) The fact that abortion services and contraceptives are not paid for by health insurance... (f) The fact that language barriers and lack of awareness often prevent migrant women from acquiring access to health-care facilities, including those for sexual and reproductive health services; (g) The difficulty faced by undocumented migrants in gaining access to non-emergency health care...In line with its general recommendation No. 24 (1999) on women and health, the Committee recommends that the State party: (a) Ensure that modern contraceptives are accessible, affordable, covered by health insurance and...more
Jan. 19, 2023, midnight
Countries: United Kingdom
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Department of Health and Social Care said doctors will be required to certify in 'good faith' that the pills are only being used to terminate early pregnancies" (para 6). "Guidance for providing the abortion pills to under-18s will be published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health soon, the Government said. This will ensure that children who do need to access abortions services can, but that safeguarding measures are in place in case of suspected abuse" (para 14-15). "The 'pills by post' consist of two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, taken at least 24 hours apart...Under pre-pandemic rules, women took the first pill at an abortion clinic or...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Department of Health and Social Care said doctors will be required to certify in 'good faith' that the pills are only being used to terminate early pregnancies" (para 6). "Guidance for providing the abortion pills to under-18s will be published by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health soon, the Government said. This will ensure that children who do need to access abortions services can, but that safeguarding measures are in place in case of suspected abuse" (para 14-15). "The 'pills by post' consist of two medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, taken at least 24 hours apart...Under pre-pandemic rules, women took the first pill at an abortion clinic or...more
Jan. 16, 2023, 10:15 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Ministry of Health data shows that in 2005, the number of doctors objecting to abortion was 59%; now it’s almost 70%. Scassellati attributes that change to several factors, including a 'radical' shift in the way doctors are educated. 'Gynecologists never enter a ward where abortions are done during their training – it’s not like this in other European countries,' she said, adding that general practitioners are also not educated on preventative care, such as contraception" (para 23-24).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Ministry of Health data shows that in 2005, the number of doctors objecting to abortion was 59%; now it’s almost 70%. Scassellati attributes that change to several factors, including a 'radical' shift in the way doctors are educated. 'Gynecologists never enter a ward where abortions are done during their training – it’s not like this in other European countries,' she said, adding that general practitioners are also not educated on preventative care, such as contraception" (para 23-24).
Jan. 15, 2023, 11:31 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, DACH-PRACTICE-2, RISW-PRACTICE-1
"French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday [December 8, 2022] that condoms would be made available for free in pharmacies for 18- to 25-year-olds in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies among young people. 'It's a small revolution for contraception,' Macron said during a health debate with young people in Fontaine-le-Comte, a suburb of Poitiers in western France. The move comes after the government began offering this year free birth control for all women under 25, expanding a scheme targeting under-18s to ensure young women do not stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it. Condoms are already reimbursed by the national healthcare system if prescribed by a doctor or midwife,...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-1, DACH-PRACTICE-2, RISW-PRACTICE-1
"French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday [December 8, 2022] that condoms would be made available for free in pharmacies for 18- to 25-year-olds in a bid to reduce unwanted pregnancies among young people. 'It's a small revolution for contraception,' Macron said during a health debate with young people in Fontaine-le-Comte, a suburb of Poitiers in western France. The move comes after the government began offering this year free birth control for all women under 25, expanding a scheme targeting under-18s to ensure young women do not stop taking contraception because they cannot afford it. Condoms are already reimbursed by the national healthcare system if prescribed by a doctor or midwife,...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 8:01 p.m.
Countries: Nicaragua
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Reproductive rights and information on sexual health were non-existent…[']There was no healthcare[']…"(para 4-5) (NF - CODER COMMENT - The lack of access to sexual health programs strongly implies that awareness of safe sex and access to contraceptives was virtually non-existent). "Women’s healthcare and reproductive rights are a major priority of the FSLN. With the reinstatement of the universal right to healthcare after 2006, a series of impressive achievements have been made that mean that women, and consequently their families too, are living healthier lives" (para 33)(NF- CODER COMMENT - The implementation of this law also considers reproductive rights which can include contraceptives and safe sex practices). "Through Nicaragua’s extensive public...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Reproductive rights and information on sexual health were non-existent…[']There was no healthcare[']…"(para 4-5) (NF - CODER COMMENT - The lack of access to sexual health programs strongly implies that awareness of safe sex and access to contraceptives was virtually non-existent). "Women’s healthcare and reproductive rights are a major priority of the FSLN. With the reinstatement of the universal right to healthcare after 2006, a series of impressive achievements have been made that mean that women, and consequently their families too, are living healthier lives" (para 33)(NF- CODER COMMENT - The implementation of this law also considers reproductive rights which can include contraceptives and safe sex practices). "Through Nicaragua’s extensive public...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Females aged between 17-25 will be able to avail of free contraception from GPs from tomorrow, Wednesday [September 14, 2022], a Government source has confirmed…It will be up to individual GPs to sign up for the scheme. However, it is not expected that every doctor will do so, as this will depend on patient demographics at each practice, and the ability of doctors to take on extra work" (para 1, 3). "The Department of Health said targeting females aged 17-25 was based on research finding this age group is the most likely to experience crisis pregnancy, and is also the group of females least likely to be financially independent" (para...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Females aged between 17-25 will be able to avail of free contraception from GPs from tomorrow, Wednesday [September 14, 2022], a Government source has confirmed…It will be up to individual GPs to sign up for the scheme. However, it is not expected that every doctor will do so, as this will depend on patient demographics at each practice, and the ability of doctors to take on extra work" (para 1, 3). "The Department of Health said targeting females aged 17-25 was based on research finding this age group is the most likely to experience crisis pregnancy, and is also the group of females least likely to be financially independent" (para...more
Jan. 12, 2023, 4:50 p.m.
Countries: Ireland
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"A source in the Department of Health said: 'It's not all going to run smoothly from the beginning and there will be some teething issues, but the plan is to have this up and running on Wednesday. This will effectively see young women potentially saving hundreds of euro a year.' The source said Mr [Stephen] Donnelly [Health Minister] recognises that the cost of accessing contraception - particularly for those financially dependent on parents or guardians, or those who may be just above the means-tested thresholds for medical cards and GP visit cards - may impose a significant barrier to access. Costs for the pill and similar repeat prescription contraceptives can...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"A source in the Department of Health said: 'It's not all going to run smoothly from the beginning and there will be some teething issues, but the plan is to have this up and running on Wednesday. This will effectively see young women potentially saving hundreds of euro a year.' The source said Mr [Stephen] Donnelly [Health Minister] recognises that the cost of accessing contraception - particularly for those financially dependent on parents or guardians, or those who may be just above the means-tested thresholds for medical cards and GP visit cards - may impose a significant barrier to access. Costs for the pill and similar repeat prescription contraceptives can...more
Dec. 9, 2022, 2:29 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Chinese government issued a policy memo to improve women's rights...Under a section on reproductive health, officials wrote that women will receive guidance on navigating the health-care system, including accessing contraception" (para 15).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Last year, the Chinese government issued a policy memo to improve women's rights...Under a section on reproductive health, officials wrote that women will receive guidance on navigating the health-care system, including accessing contraception" (para 15).
Sept. 3, 2022, 7:50 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The French system is far from perfect. The National Assembly’s 2020 report found that not enough doctors perform abortions, and that many in the generation energized by the loi Veil are retiring. 'Abortion appears to often be simply ‘tolerated’ in France, but it’s not always guaranteed,' the authors concluded. But France is moving in the right direction, in ways that seem eminently practical to an American resident there, which I was for many years. When the government discovered that some young women were not using contraception because it was too expensive, the state made birth control completely free for women under 26. Minors who want a day-after pill need simply...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The French system is far from perfect. The National Assembly’s 2020 report found that not enough doctors perform abortions, and that many in the generation energized by the loi Veil are retiring. 'Abortion appears to often be simply ‘tolerated’ in France, but it’s not always guaranteed,' the authors concluded. But France is moving in the right direction, in ways that seem eminently practical to an American resident there, which I was for many years. When the government discovered that some young women were not using contraception because it was too expensive, the state made birth control completely free for women under 26. Minors who want a day-after pill need simply...more
July 1, 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Countries: East Timor
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"While physical barriers related to accessing medication and contraceptives remain significant, especially in remote areas, other barriers such as cultural constraints limit access to FP modern methods. Although contraceptives are provided for free in public health facilities, these services are mostly reserved to women who already have children.People without children or unmarried people might not be offered FP services due to moral and religious considerations" (36).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"While physical barriers related to accessing medication and contraceptives remain significant, especially in remote areas, other barriers such as cultural constraints limit access to FP modern methods. Although contraceptives are provided for free in public health facilities, these services are mostly reserved to women who already have children.People without children or unmarried people might not be offered FP services due to moral and religious considerations" (36).
July 1, 2022, 11:06 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Indonesia continuously revitalizes the Family Planning Program, by increasing awareness and education on family planning by optimizing the use of ICT; empowering communities access to family planning services; providing affordable and free treatment on family planning for married couple integrated in the Universal Health Coverage Scheme, and mobilizing the Family Welfare Movement in 289,635 Integrated Health Centres/Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) across the country" (32). "Indonesia also continues to improve the supply and distribution of contraceptive devices and medicine; provision of medical contraceptive services and reproductive health facilities, as well as addressing infrastructure problems that hinder access to health facilities in remote areas; synchronizing financial framework between national and local budget...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Indonesia continuously revitalizes the Family Planning Program, by increasing awareness and education on family planning by optimizing the use of ICT; empowering communities access to family planning services; providing affordable and free treatment on family planning for married couple integrated in the Universal Health Coverage Scheme, and mobilizing the Family Welfare Movement in 289,635 Integrated Health Centres/Pos Pelayanan Terpadu (Posyandu) across the country" (32). "Indonesia also continues to improve the supply and distribution of contraceptive devices and medicine; provision of medical contraceptive services and reproductive health facilities, as well as addressing infrastructure problems that hinder access to health facilities in remote areas; synchronizing financial framework between national and local budget...more
June 29, 2022, 11:33 a.m.
Countries: Indonesia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for its efforts to expand access to sexual and reproductive health services in rural areas and to reduce maternal and infant mortality, including the President’s HeforShe IMPACT Champion Initiative. However, it notes with concern:... the limited access to contraception and sexual and reproductive health services under Law No. 52/2009 on population and family development and Law No. 36/2009 on health" (13). "The Committee recommends that the State party:... Ensure that women and girls have effective access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, including... modern methods of contraception, in particular by repealing legislation and regulations that restrict access to contraception" (13).more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The Committee commends the State party for its efforts to expand access to sexual and reproductive health services in rural areas and to reduce maternal and infant mortality, including the President’s HeforShe IMPACT Champion Initiative. However, it notes with concern:... the limited access to contraception and sexual and reproductive health services under Law No. 52/2009 on population and family development and Law No. 36/2009 on health" (13). "The Committee recommends that the State party:... Ensure that women and girls have effective access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, including... modern methods of contraception, in particular by repealing legislation and regulations that restrict access to contraception" (13).more
June 28, 2022, 2:56 p.m.
Countries: Bangladesh
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Seventy-nine percent of births in the 5 years preceding the survey were wanted at the time of conception; 13% were mistimed, and 8% were unwanted. There is an increasing trend in Bangladesh towards pregnancy planning. Planned births increased steadily from 70% in 2004 to 71% in 2007, 72% in 2011, 74% in 2014, and 79% in 2017- 18. The percentage of unwanted births increases with birth order, from less than 1% among first- order births to 39% among fourth- or higher- order births. Similarly, the proportion of unwanted births increases with mother’s age, from 1% among women age 15-19 to 34% among women age 35-39. The percentage of mistimed births...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Seventy-nine percent of births in the 5 years preceding the survey were wanted at the time of conception; 13% were mistimed, and 8% were unwanted. There is an increasing trend in Bangladesh towards pregnancy planning. Planned births increased steadily from 70% in 2004 to 71% in 2007, 72% in 2011, 74% in 2014, and 79% in 2017- 18. The percentage of unwanted births increases with birth order, from less than 1% among first- order births to 39% among fourth- or higher- order births. Similarly, the proportion of unwanted births increases with mother’s age, from 1% among women age 15-19 to 34% among women age 35-39. The percentage of mistimed births...more
June 21, 2022, 1:11 p.m.
Countries: Guyana
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, IRP-DATA-2, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee expresses concern at the high rates of exploitation of prostitution in the State party, especially at mining sites and in border regions. It is further concerned that women in prostitution are at high risk of abuse and gender-based violence, including extortion and abuse by the police, and of discrimination, including by health practitioners and in the workplace" (8).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, ERBG-PRACTICE-1, IRP-DATA-2, DTCP-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee expresses concern at the high rates of exploitation of prostitution in the State party, especially at mining sites and in border regions. It is further concerned that women in prostitution are at high risk of abuse and gender-based violence, including extortion and abuse by the police, and of discrimination, including by health practitioners and in the workplace" (8).
June 7, 2022, 10:47 a.m.
Countries: China
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Based on a pilot project in 2004, in 2006 the National Population and Family Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance implemented the Rural Family Planning Household Reward and Support System and the Lower Birthrates for Faster Prosperity Project for the Western Regions. In 2009, the cash reward increased from 600 yuan to no less than 720 yuan per person per year, which has helped to further protect the rights of women and their families who choose to practice family planning. " (47).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Based on a pilot project in 2004, in 2006 the National Population and Family Planning Commission and the Ministry of Finance implemented the Rural Family Planning Household Reward and Support System and the Lower Birthrates for Faster Prosperity Project for the Western Regions. In 2009, the cash reward increased from 600 yuan to no less than 720 yuan per person per year, which has helped to further protect the rights of women and their families who choose to practice family planning. " (47).
May 27, 2022, 4:14 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, DACH-LAW-1
"Article 10 of the Constitution establishes the principle of equality before the law and within the framework of this Article, all citizens are provided equally with reproductive healthcare services, modern contraceptive material supplies, access to contraceptive methods and consultancy services" (24).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2, DACH-LAW-1
"Article 10 of the Constitution establishes the principle of equality before the law and within the framework of this Article, all citizens are provided equally with reproductive healthcare services, modern contraceptive material supplies, access to contraceptive methods and consultancy services" (24).
May 16, 2022, 8:09 p.m.
Countries: Suriname
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The restrictive access of adolescents to sexual information and contraceptives has been removed as part of the revision (see Article 6)" (9). "There are no specific plans in place to tackle this problem of low use of contraceptives in the interior of Suriname" (31). "In 2005 the Ministry of Health launched a campaign aimed at introducing the female condom, which resulted in the provision of 100.000 female condoms to women, free of charge" (43). "The 2010 MICS study shows a correlation between women’s poverty and their access to contraceptives. As contraceptives are less accessible to poor women, they have higher fertility rates, are more at risk to get infected with...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"The restrictive access of adolescents to sexual information and contraceptives has been removed as part of the revision (see Article 6)" (9). "There are no specific plans in place to tackle this problem of low use of contraceptives in the interior of Suriname" (31). "In 2005 the Ministry of Health launched a campaign aimed at introducing the female condom, which resulted in the provision of 100.000 female condoms to women, free of charge" (43). "The 2010 MICS study shows a correlation between women’s poverty and their access to contraceptives. As contraceptives are less accessible to poor women, they have higher fertility rates, are more at risk to get infected with...more
April 29, 2022, 5:43 p.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"However, the Committee notes with concern:... [t]hat only approximately 22 per cent of women of fertile age are using modern forms of contraception, owing to the lack of available information on such methods and the limited access of women and adolescent girls to adequate sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning services" (12).
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"However, the Committee notes with concern:... [t]hat only approximately 22 per cent of women of fertile age are using modern forms of contraception, owing to the lack of available information on such methods and the limited access of women and adolescent girls to adequate sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning services" (12).
March 10, 2022, 7:33 p.m.
Countries: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Norway
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
French teens already had free access to contraceptives, as is the case in several other European countries such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway.
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
French teens already had free access to contraceptives, as is the case in several other European countries such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Norway.
March 10, 2022, 7:23 p.m.
Countries: France
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Starting in 2022, birth control will be available to women in France aged 18 to 25 for free, expanding an existing program for minors that seeks to prevent unwanted pregnancies because of the cost of birth control French officials believe that up to 3 million women could benefit from enhanced access to the pill, IUDs, contraceptive patches and jabs" (Para 1-2) "The expansion of access was announced back in September, after surveys found that teens were not using contraceptives as much because it was not affordable 'As of January 1, 2022, the health insurance system will cover the cost of contraception and related procedures (annual consultation with a doctor or...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Starting in 2022, birth control will be available to women in France aged 18 to 25 for free, expanding an existing program for minors that seeks to prevent unwanted pregnancies because of the cost of birth control French officials believe that up to 3 million women could benefit from enhanced access to the pill, IUDs, contraceptive patches and jabs" (Para 1-2) "The expansion of access was announced back in September, after surveys found that teens were not using contraceptives as much because it was not affordable 'As of January 1, 2022, the health insurance system will cover the cost of contraception and related procedures (annual consultation with a doctor or...more
March 9, 2022, 8:57 a.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Among major problems [of immigrant women], it is worth recalling the prostitution, the poor knowledge of contraceptive methods, and the spread of AIDS" (84). "Breast cancer is the most common cancer and cause of death among women. The National Plan of Prevention and organization of screening programs have achieved significant results, but there are strong regional differences and even social inequality: In Southern Italy, over 60% of women in the targeted population remains without the offer of mammograms even within organized programs" (86). "in 2008 there was the launch of the campaign of vaccination against cervical cancer, aimed at all women, but guaranteed free of charge to young Italian women...more
Variables: DACH-PRACTICE-2
"Among major problems [of immigrant women], it is worth recalling the prostitution, the poor knowledge of contraceptive methods, and the spread of AIDS" (84). "Breast cancer is the most common cancer and cause of death among women. The National Plan of Prevention and organization of screening programs have achieved significant results, but there are strong regional differences and even social inequality: In Southern Italy, over 60% of women in the targeted population remains without the offer of mammograms even within organized programs" (86). "in 2008 there was the launch of the campaign of vaccination against cervical cancer, aimed at all women, but guaranteed free of charge to young Italian women...more