WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY SEPTEMBER 2011
WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2011
World Contraception Day (WCD) is a worldwide campaign with a vision for a world where every pregnancy is wanted. Its mission is to improve awareness of contraception to enable young people to make informed decisions on sexual and reproductive health. WCD was launched in 2007 and is held on 26 September each year. The theme for 2011 is “Your Right - your right to accurate (evidence based) and balanced (unbiased) information”.
The campaign is supported by 10 International Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), scientific and medical societies with an interest in sexual health and a Youth Task Force comprising young people from 7 countries.
Key messages from last year’s survey showed that unprotected sex is on the increase among young people across the globe. Although 80% of young people acknowledged their responsibility for arranging contraception before having sex with a new partner, 44% prioritized personal hygiene and applying perfume above contraception when preparing for a date that may lead to sex.
Results from the 2011 survey will be available shortly.
Key to the campaign is the special web site www.your-life.com which is continually updated. It is a great resource for young people, parents and professionals.
Every year, countries and regions around the world organise events to mark World Contraception Day to demonstrate their commitment to raising awareness of contraception and improving education regarding reproductive and sexual health.
Guernsey will be marking this day on Saturday 24th September with the “Street Bus”. It will be situated in Town at the Weighbridge between 10a.m. – 2p.m and staff from the Guernsey Contraceptive Service will be available to provide information and advice.
Some useful links:
http://www.your-life.com/html/pdf/educational_materials/common_parent-child_challenges.pdf
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