And, in fact, among people who know some contraceptive methods better, do also know some traditional ones.

Contraceptive use 5 per cent

9.2.1 Prohibition of dismissal on the grounds of pregnancy

The Cairo and Beijing principles strongly oppose compulsory population goals, involving either conception or contraception.

Family planning services for refugees Iran seeks compensation in the amount of USD 15,501 for contraceptive services it provided to refugees in five provinces, including birth control pills, condoms, intrauterine devices, vasectomies and tubal ligations.

Whilst pregnancies and childbirth are women's experiences, men take a predominant role in restricting the use of contraceptives.

The fertility rate is declining and contraceptive use is increasing.

This high rate of non use of contraceptives was attributed to several factors including the fact that many young people expressed feelings of shame and discomfort in asking for contraception.

12.17 Contraceptive use since 1992 has increased.

Contraceptive use, by area, 1998 2001

Did you know that men who regularly take the birth control pill don't get pregnant?

Several measures have therefore been taken to help prevent unwanted pregnancies.

64 69, banning contraception, had been replaced in 2000 by Act No. 01 2000 liberalizing access to contraception.

But such services must not shy away from promoting and providing modern contraceptive methods to avoid unwanted pregnancies.

To spread information about family planning, premature pregnancy, contraceptive methods and other issues.

Most of the visits, however, are connected with the wish to obtain contraceptives.

There are no precise and systematic data about the use of contraceptives in Estonia.

Similarly the percentage of couples becoming aware of contraceptive methods and practicing has also registered an increase.

An estimated 220 million women in the developing world say that they want to prevent pregnancy, but lack either knowledge of, or access to, effective contraception.

Unmet demand for contraceptives stands at 21.4 per cent.

Instructions on contraception were given, as well as instruction on hygiene rules and family planning.

For its fulfilment, the accessibility of information and the availability of contraceptives are essential preconditions.

Men must assume their responsibility for unwanted pregnancies and must participate fully in family planning and contraception.

Poor families lack access to contraception and family planning.

The knowledge of Mozambicans concerning modern and traditional contraceptive methods is very low, both in women and men.

The current contraceptive prevalence rate was 42.3 per cent, also indicating an improvement.

The Family Planning Union and various non governmental organisations promote the use of modern high quality methods of contraception and act with the aim of making contraceptives available for the public at large.

With regard to family planning, there was a very low usage of contraceptives, at just 11 per cent. Act No.

There still does not exist any legislative regulation concerning distribution of contraceptives by insurance funds.

As a result, there had been a significant increase in the use of contraceptives and in the number of hospital births. The birth rate had also fallen significantly.

The basic finding is that the contraceptive prevalence rate is lower among rural women compared to urban women.

Information on how much contraceptive information was provided to adolescents to reduce teen pregnancy and on the rate of illegal abortions would be welcome.

Even on issues like contraception and abortion, women s positions are sometimes influenced by conflicting assessments.

The increasing use of contraceptives will also lessen the numbers of women who become pregnant against their wishes.

Efforts were being made to make family planning services available, but contraceptive prevalence was still very low.

Abortion could not be treated simply as a readily available after the fact method of contraception.

Restrictions on the use of contraceptives are imposed by some religions and adhered to by their followers.

The reasons for the decline in the number of young mothers care related to increased awareness of young girls and the availability of reliable contraceptives.

Information on contraception is also given to all women who come to these centers for antenatal or postnatal visits.

Gynaecologists, obstetricians and general practitioners who have received appropriate training are authorized to provide contraceptive services of all kinds.

An important activity, which is necessary, is the improvement of family planning through the improvement of knowledge, availability and quality of services related to the use of methods of contraception.

To promote modern methods of family planning by increasing the use of contraceptives from 4 per cent to 16 per cent.

Doctors, midwives, health assistants and nurses may prescribe oral and injectable contraceptives.

Abortion was now authorized in certain cases but both partners had to agree to it it was the same with contraception.

The Thai Government has taken a holistic and multisectoral approach which includes measures to ensure access to information on contraceptive methods, family planning and reproductive health services.