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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Nigeria, you can buy contraception over the counter. While contraception is available, it is not widely used. It is estimated that less than 20-24% of married women in Nigeria use modern contraceptives. An additional 16% want to delay childbirth but are not using any form of contraception. In 2013, the World Bank estimated that 24% of Nigerian young men (ages 15-24) used condoms. As the NYTimes reported, "In a deeply religious country where many Roman Catholics and Muslims oppose contraception, politicians and doctors broach the topic gingerly, and change is slow. Posters promote 'birth spacing,' not 'birth control.' Supplies of contraceptives are often erratic." | In Nigeria, you can buy contraception over the counter. While contraception is available, it is not widely used. It is estimated that less than 20-24% of married women in Nigeria use modern contraceptives. An additional 16% want to delay childbirth but are not using any form of contraception. In 2013, the World Bank estimated that 24% of Nigerian young men (ages 15-24) used condoms. As the NYTimes reported, "In a deeply religious country where many Roman Catholics and Muslims oppose contraception, politicians and doctors broach the topic gingerly, and change is slow. Posters promote 'birth spacing,' not 'birth control.' Supplies of contraceptives are often erratic."<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/15/world/africa/in-nigeria-a-preview-of-an-overcrowded-planet.html Nigeria Tested by Rapid Rise in Population]</ref> | ||
The Nigerian government, however, is very interested in population control. The United Nations has estimated that the country's population could grow to 400 million by 2050. For these reasons, the government has tried to encourage contraceptive use. In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan instructed Nigerians to limit the number of children in their families and encouraged the use of contraceptives. He also caused controversy by suggesting that Nigeria may want to adopt a policy similar to China's "One Child Policy." | The Nigerian government, however, is very interested in population control. The United Nations has estimated that the country's population could grow to 400 million by 2050. For these reasons, the government has tried to encourage contraceptive use. In 2012, President Goodluck Jonathan instructed Nigerians to limit the number of children in their families and encouraged the use of contraceptives. He also caused controversy by suggesting that Nigeria may want to adopt a policy similar to China's "One Child Policy." | ||
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==Emergency Contraception== | ==Emergency Contraception== | ||
'''Important Note:''' The earlier you take emergency contraception, the more effectively it works. After unprotected sex, take it as soon as possible. | |||
===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
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Due to social stigma, there is little data on abortions in Nigeria. However, a 1984 study found that the majority of abortion patients at hospitals (55%) were under the age of 20. | Due to social stigma, there is little data on abortions in Nigeria. However, a 1984 study found that the majority of abortion patients at hospitals (55%) were under the age of 20. | ||
In 2008, the Center for Reproductive Rights put out a report: "Broken Promises: Human Rights, Accountability, and Maternal Death in Nigeria." The report found, "The number of maternal deaths in Nigeria is second only to that of India. The majority of these maternal deaths, as in the rest of the world, are preventable, and while the causal factors can be | In 2008, the Center for Reproductive Rights put out a report: "Broken Promises: Human Rights, Accountability, and Maternal Death in Nigeria." The report found, "The number of maternal deaths in Nigeria is second only to that of India. The majority of these maternal deaths, as in the rest of the world, are preventable, and while the causal factors can be multiple and complex, governments must be held accountable when their actions or inaction contribute to this ongoing loss of women’s lives." It continues, "While the Nigerian government has repeatedly identified maternal mortality and morbidity as a pressing problem and developed laws and policies in response, these actions have not translated into a significant improvement in maternal health throughout the country. A number of factors inhibit the provision and availability of maternal health care in the country, including: the inadequacy or lack of implementation of laws and policies, the prevalence of systemic corruption, weak infrastructure, ineffective health services, and the lack of access to skilled health-care providers. The separation of responsibilities for the provision of health care among the country’s three tiers of government both contributes to and exacerbates the harmful impact of these various factors." | ||
multiple and complex, governments must be held accountable when their actions or inaction contribute to this ongoing loss of women’s lives." It continues, "While the Nigerian government has repeatedly identified maternal mortality and morbidity as a pressing problem and developed laws and policies in response, these actions have not translated into | |||
a significant improvement in maternal health throughout the country. A number of factors inhibit the provision and availability of maternal health care in the country, including: the inadequacy or lack of implementation of laws and policies, the prevalence of systemic corruption, weak infrastructure, ineffective health services, and the lack of access to skilled health-care providers. The separation of responsibilities for the provision of health care among the country’s three tiers of government both contributes to and exacerbates the harmful impact of these various factors." | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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* [http://www.gpinigeria.org Girls Power Initiative (GPI)]: "GPI’s focus is to assist young girls live healthy lives and achieve their full potentials, towards an empowered womanhood. It is also includes assisting young girls to overcome the risk of early sexual activities, gender discrimination, harmful traditional and Contemporary social practices, adolescent/unintended pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS, unsafe abortion, all forms of sexual abuse and harassment as well as other forms of violence against girls and women and exploitation." | * [http://www.gpinigeria.org Girls Power Initiative (GPI)]: "GPI’s focus is to assist young girls live healthy lives and achieve their full potentials, towards an empowered womanhood. It is also includes assisting young girls to overcome the risk of early sexual activities, gender discrimination, harmful traditional and Contemporary social practices, adolescent/unintended pregnancies, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDS, unsafe abortion, all forms of sexual abuse and harassment as well as other forms of violence against girls and women and exploitation." | ||
* [http://www.winetng.org/ Women Information Network (WINET)]: " A Media Focused, Independent, Non-Governmental And Non-Profit Organization, Established In January 2000. It Is Registered With Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria: RC: 14892. WINET Is Gender Sensitive And Works Towards The Dissemination Of Information To Promote Gender Equality, Women’s Rights, Human And Political Rights. The Organization Is For Training Of Women, Peace Building, Media Advocacy And Dissemination Of Information On All Issues Relating To The Advancement Of Women’s Rights In The Society. It Ensures That Nigerian Women And Youths Have Access To Information That Will Enable Them To Make Informed Decisions." | * [http://www.winetng.org/ Women Information Network (WINET)]: " A Media Focused, Independent, Non-Governmental And Non-Profit Organization, Established In January 2000. It Is Registered With Corporate Affairs Commission Nigeria: RC: 14892. WINET Is Gender Sensitive And Works Towards The Dissemination Of Information To Promote Gender Equality, Women’s Rights, Human And Political Rights. The Organization Is For Training Of Women, Peace Building, Media Advocacy And Dissemination Of Information On All Issues Relating To The Advancement Of Women’s Rights In The Society. It Ensures That Nigerian Women And Youths Have Access To Information That Will Enable Them To Make Informed Decisions." | ||
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