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Edward L. Kadunc, Executive Director,
Habla Del Dia Mundial de Prevencion del Embarazo no Planificado en Adolescentes
September 26th is World Contraception Day
“Your Life, Your Voice—Let’s Talk About It” is the theme for 2009 World Contraceptive Day, an international initiative that encourages young people to discuss their sexual and reproductive health.
The Pan American Health and Education Foundation (PAHEF), which has a long history of involvement with reproductive health programs, is proud to be a supporter of World Contraception Day taking place on September 26, 2009. The event will launch with a media campaign that kicks off on September 24th in Berlin, Germany.
World Contraception Day is a worldwide event in more than 70 countries created by Bayer Schering Pharma AG and a coalition of non-governmental organizations, including PAHEF, committed to promoting sexual and reproductive health.
The initiative encourages 15- to 19-year-olds throughout the world to talk about contraception with each other and people they trust. Developed to help start this conversation, World Contraception Day will make it easier for youth to understand and talk about contraceptive options.
A Connection with PAHEF’s Mission
Being involved in this initiative is a natural fit for PAHEF, which champions “health for all.” In the past, PAHEF has supported projects that promote reproductive health including a two-year undertaking to provide culturally-appropriate sexual and reproductive health services (education and care) for an indigenous population in Colombia.
Spreading the Message
By integrating new media, compelling messages, and health information, the initiative will spark conversations about contraception use in a format that connects with teens. The campaign’s Web site, www.your-life.com, offers young people tips for speaking with their partners about choosing a contraceptive method.
Youth Taskforce
To connect directly with young people aged 15 – 19, influential bloggers from the United Kingdom, USA, Brazil, China, and Singapore will represent World Contraceptive Day from a global perspective. These “local personalities” will connect with youth from their specific regions to further disseminate the message that reproductive health is an important topic that must be discussed.
Participating Partners
Other World Contraception Day participating organizations include: Marie Stopes International, Population Council, The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, Asia Pacific Council on Contraception, El Centro Latinoamericano Salud y Mujer, International Planned Parenthood Federation, German Foundation for World Population, USAID, and Federation Internationale de Gynecologie Infantile et Juvenile.
