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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills,
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| IUD insertion, injectable, implant
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| technically, prescription required; informally available without prescriptions
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| '''STIs'''
| testing available; no travel restrictions
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legal in some circumstances; not upon request
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Bolivia]]
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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  


In Bolivia, you can purchase birth control without a prescription. While you technically need a prescription to purchase EC, this does not seem to be widely enforced and locals report you can buy it without a prescription at pharmacies. There are no travel or residency restrictions attached to HIV status. If you can afford it, the best gynecologists are generally found at private hospitals. There is no PrEP program, but Bolivia does have a nationwide HPV vaccination program. There is a maternity leave policy but not paternity leave policy. Abortion is only permitted under very specific circumstances.
In Bolivia, you can purchase birth control pills without a prescription at pharmacies. While you technically need a prescription to purchase emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills), this does not seem to be widely enforced and locals report you can buy it without a prescription at pharmacies. There are no travel or residency restrictions attached to HIV status. If you can afford it, the best gynecologists are generally found at private hospitals. There is no PrEP program, but Bolivia does have a nationwide HPV vaccination program. There is a maternity leave policy but not paternity leave policy. Abortion is only permitted under very specific circumstances.


==Contraception (Birth Control)==
==Contraception (Birth Control)==
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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===


In Bolivia, contraception (birth control) is available without a prescription. It is estimated that about 62% of Bolivian women (who are married or in unions between the ages of 15 and 49) use some form of contraception and that 40% use a modern contraceptive method. Furthermore, it's estimated that 18% have unmet family planning needs. The most popular methods of contraception are the rhythm method (17.1%), injectables (13.6%), IUDs (10.1%), female sterilization (7.8%) and male condom (4.8%). Other methods include the pill and withdrawal, but they were used by only 4% of women on average.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>
In Bolivia, oral contraceptives (birth control pills) are available without a prescription at pharmacies.<ref>[http://ocsotc.org/wp-content/uploads/worldmap/worldmap.html Global Oral Contraception Availability]</ref> <ref>[http://freethepill.org/where-on-earth/ Free the Pill World Map]</ref> It is estimated that about 62% of Bolivian women (who are married or in unions between the ages of 15 and 49) use some form of contraception and that 40% use a modern contraceptive method. Furthermore, it's estimated that 18% have unmet family planning needs. The most popular methods of contraception are the rhythm method (17.1%), injectables (13.6%), IUDs (10.1%), female sterilization (7.8%) and male condom (4.8%). Other methods include the pill and withdrawal, but they were used by only 4% of women on average.<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* For a list of contraceptive options in Bolivia, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=BO here].
* You can purchase '''birth control pills ("píldoras anticonceptivas")''' in Bolivia without a prescription at pharmacies, clinics, or social marketing programs. There are at least 12 birth control pill brands that you can find in Bolivia including Diane-35, Microgynon, Microgynon-30, Minigynon, Nordette, Norvetal, Yasmin and Yaz. For birth control pill information from Marie Stopes Bolivia, click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/pildoras-anticonceptivas here].
* You can purchase '''birth control pills ("píldoras anticonceptivas")''' in Bolivia without a prescription. There are at least 12 birth control pill brands that you can find in Bolivia including Diane-35, Microgynon, Microgynon-30, Minigynon, Nordette, Norvetal, Yasmin and Yaz. To see all the birth control pills available in Bolivia, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=BO here]. For birth control pill information from Marie Stopes Bolivia, click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/pildoras-anticonceptivas here].
* You can find '''male ("condón masculino") and female condoms ("condón femenino")''' in Bolivia. Click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/condon-masculino] here for information on male condoms (in Spanish) and click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/condon-femenino here] for information on female condoms (in Spanish) from Marie Stopes Bolivia.
* You can find '''male ("condón masculino") and female condoms ("condón femenino")''' in Bolivia. Click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/condon-masculino] here for information on male condoms (in Spanish) and click [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/condon-femenino here] for information on female condoms (in Spanish) from Marie Stopes Bolivia.
* If you want an '''IUD ("El DIU")''', you can get it at [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/ Marie Stopes]. They have both the hormonal IUD or the copper IUD.
* If you want an '''IUD ("El DIU")''', you can get it at [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/ Marie Stopes]. They have both the hormonal IUD or the copper IUD.
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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
* Police: Call 110
* Ambulance: Call165
* Fire department: Call 119
* [http://www.brisaesperanza.org/ The CUBE Centre]: The CUBE Centre focuses on sexual violence prevention and support. They provide legal, psychological and social support to over 1,500 survivors. Address: Mayor Rocha #166 entre Junin y Ayacucho, Cochabama, Bolivia. Telefono: 4537506  y  5527505. Email: cube.ccba@gmail.com. You can also contact them on [https://www.facebook.com/cube.cochabamba?fref=ts Facebook]. Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00-12:30 y 14:00- 18:30.
* [http://www.abreezeofhope.org/ A Breeze of Hope (ABH)]: "Founded in 2004, A Breeze of Hope Foundation exists to provide free legal, social, and psychological services to victims of sexual violence, to eradicate sexual violence through transdisciplinary prevention strategies, and to foster a society that encourages healthy and comprehensive childhood development." Email: parkerpalmer@abreezeofhope.org, brisadeangulo@abreezeofhope.org​​
* [https://www.ijm.org/partner-offices/bolivia/ IJM - Bolivia]: They work to defend children from sexual violence. They provide the following services: Rescue Victims ("We partner with the Bolivian National Police and Defensoría de la Niñez (Bolivian social services) to rescue children who are at risk of further abuse and bring them into safe places"); Bring Criminals to Justice ("We support the Bolivian National Police to locate and arrest suspects, and partner with government prosecutors to ensure that child rapists and pedophiles are convicted."); and Restore Survivors ("We provide trauma-focused therapy for children who have endured sexual violence, and help survivors who choose to participate in the trial prepare to share the truth in court. We make sure families have the support they need, so children can heal in a stable environment").


===Costs===
===Costs===
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==List of Additional Resources==
==List of Additional Resources==


* [http://www.cies.org.bo/ CIES]: "We are a private non-profit social development organization that contributes to the exercise of the DSDR to improve the quality of life of Bolivian urban and rural population, with an emphasis on the one that lives in situations of vulnerability. We develop the CIES sexual and reproductive health promotion and assistance model, which has a comprehensive and innovative approach, with a gender, generational and intercultural approach."
* [https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/ Ministry of Health]
* [https://www.cies.org.bo/ Centro de Investigación, Educación y Servicios (CIES Bolivia)]: "The Centro de Investigacion, Educacion y Servicios (CIES) became a full IPPF Member Association in 1995. The organization provides sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services via permanent clinics spread across the country, and mobile facilities. Services include voluntary surgical contraception, PAP smears, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and AIDS, maternal and child health, and referrals for complications." Email: cieslapaz@cies.org.bo
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.bo/ Marie Stopes International - Bolivia]: Marie Stopes International Bolivia has 7 fixed centers, 6 community extension units and 6 clinics for adolescents and young people. Address: Calle Guerrileros Lanza No. 1238 (between Guatemala and San Salvador) Miraflores area. Casilla: 619 - La Paz, Bolivia. Telephones: (591-2) 2242476. Email: info@mariestopes.org.bo. WhatsApp Line: 789-98014. Confidential Line: 901-111-901
* [https://www.facebook.com/cdimabolivia.cdima/ Centro de Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer Aymara Aymata "Amuyt’a" (CDIMA)]: "CDIMA is a leading indigenous women’s rights organisation in Bolivia, founded in 1989 to promote Aymara women’s rights, cultural identity and women’s access to social, political and economic rights."
* [https://www.facebook.com/cdimabolivia.cdima/ Centro de Desarrollo Integral de la Mujer Aymara Aymata "Amuyt’a" (CDIMA)]: "CDIMA is a leading indigenous women’s rights organisation in Bolivia, founded in 1989 to promote Aymara women’s rights, cultural identity and women’s access to social, political and economic rights."
* [http://gregorias.org.bo/ Centro de Promocion de Mujer Gregoria Apaza (CPMGA)]: "CPMGA has established successful leadership and violence prevention courses in Bolivia and runs an influential radio station which broadcasts powerful social messages. The organisation's vision is of a society where women and men can exercise their democratic and human rights without discrimination."
* [http://gregorias.org.bo/ Centro de Promocion de Mujer Gregoria Apaza (CPMGA)]: "CPMGA has established successful leadership and violence prevention courses in Bolivia and runs an influential radio station which broadcasts powerful social messages. The organisation's vision is of a society where women and men can exercise their democratic and human rights without discrimination."
* [https://www.womankind.org.uk/where-we-work/bolivia Womankind - Bolivia]: "Our partners - local or national women’s rights organisations - provide direct support for women and girls, from a safe place to escape violence or information about their rights to leadership training or funding to start their own business. They also work to change laws and policies which discriminate against women and girls, and challenge the damaging attitudes and stereotypes at the root of inequality."
* [https://www.womankind.org.uk/where-we-work/bolivia Womankind - Bolivia]: "Our partners - local or national women’s rights organisations - provide direct support for women and girls, from a safe place to escape violence or information about their rights to leadership training or funding to start their own business. They also work to change laws and policies which discriminate against women and girls, and challenge the damaging attitudes and stereotypes at the root of inequality."
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/bolivia Equaldex Bolivia]: This website provides information on LGBTQ rights and laws in Bolivia. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Bolivia and it is legal to change gender (but a surgery is required to do so). There are laws against employment or housing discrimination based on sexual-orientation or gender. However, gay marriage is not legal in Bolivia.
* [https://www.igualdadlgbt.org/ Igualdad LGBT (LGBT Equality)]: "The LGBT EQUALITY Foundation arises in the absence of an institution that defends the human rights of affective-sexual and generic diversities in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia."
* [https://www.lonelyplanet.com/bolivia/practical-information/directory/lgbt-travellers/a/nar/36192282-5a31-48d8-88d3-77b62d328cd3/363120 LGBT Travelers in Bolivia]
* [http://www.derechoshumanosbolivia.org/ Bolivian Chapter of Human Rights, Democracy, and Development]: "We are a national association, where non-governmental organizations, institutions and social organizations participate, working in the promotion and defense of human rights for their realization in an environment of justice, equity and democratic participation." Email: secretary@derechoshumanosbolivia.org


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