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[[File:La Candelaria, Bogota, Colombia (5818105341).jpg|500px | thumb|right|]] | |||
'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
As the capital of Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Bogota. However, you should remember that much of the country is Catholic and certain health care personnel hold traditional social views. Generally speaking, contraceptives are legal and widely available. Emergency contraception is also legal and, while a prescription appears to be required, it seems easily obtainable regardless of prescription status for women who appear to be adults. If you are a teenager, some pharmacists may turn you down for EC access, even though you are legally allowed to purchase EC, so you should seek out a few pharmacists if this issue arises. Regarding STI testing, Profamilia is a great resource, and there are numerous locations, including mobile clinics, throughout Colombia. According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. Furthermore, since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it is not yet available upon request. | |||
==Contraception== | ==Contraception== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Casa de la Mujer, Apartado 36151, Bogota, Colombia. Tel. 248 2469. | |||
* [http://www.familiesoffana.org/colombia/fana/ FANA]: "Located in Suba, the 11th locality of the Capital District of the Colombian capital city, Bogotá, FANA (the Spanish acronym for the Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children) is a modern facility with up-to-date medical care, staff and equipment capable of caring for 150 children. FANA is also able to offer prenatal and delivery services to any birth mother in need. Any child who is placed for adoption is cared for in a new born intensive care facility under the supervision of full-time physicians and medical personnel." | * [http://www.familiesoffana.org/colombia/fana/ FANA]: "Located in Suba, the 11th locality of the Capital District of the Colombian capital city, Bogotá, FANA (the Spanish acronym for the Foundation for the Assistance of Abandoned Children) is a modern facility with up-to-date medical care, staff and equipment capable of caring for 150 children. FANA is also able to offer prenatal and delivery services to any birth mother in need. Any child who is placed for adoption is cared for in a new born intensive care facility under the supervision of full-time physicians and medical personnel." | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://ccdlgbt.blogspot.com/ Centros Comunitarios LGBT de Bogota] | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/lgbtbogota/ LGBT Bogota Facebook Page] | |||
* [http://www.sismamujer.org/ Corporación Sisma Mujer]: Colombian feminist organization focused on women's citizenship and human rights | |||