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As the capital of Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Bogota. However, you should be aware of the complex picture regarding reproductive and sexual health care in the country. On the one hand, Colombia is a primarily Catholic nation, and many Colombians attach great importance to the Catholic Church. As a result, certain health care personnel may hold traditional social views, which may impact how they interact with patients. Furthermore, Colombian society is traditionally patriarchal, and some women may struggle to realize full autonomy and independence, though this certainly varies by each individual, family, and community.<ref>[http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html Countries and Their Cultures: Colombia]</ref> On the other hand, Colombia has seen a massive expansion of its family planning services in the past few decades, and the fertility rate has fallen from 6 children per woman in the 1960s to just above replacement level (i.e. about 2 children per woman), as of 2017. This is largely due to increased literacy, family planning services, and urbanization in the country.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html CIA World Factbook - Colombia]</ref> Meanwhile, homosexuality, gay marriage, and gender change are all legal in Colombia.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html LGBT Rights in Colombia]</ref> | As the capital of Colombia, you will find many health care resources in Bogota. However, you should be aware of the complex picture regarding reproductive and sexual health care in the country. On the one hand, Colombia is a primarily Catholic nation, and many Colombians attach great importance to the Catholic Church. As a result, certain health care personnel may hold traditional social views, which may impact how they interact with patients. Furthermore, Colombian society is traditionally patriarchal, and some women may struggle to realize full autonomy and independence, though this certainly varies by each individual, family, and community.<ref>[http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Colombia.html Countries and Their Cultures: Colombia]</ref> On the other hand, Colombia has seen a massive expansion of its family planning services in the past few decades, particularly | ||
Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia), an affiiliate of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, which has sixty-six sixty-six clinics and mobile health units, and accounts for nearly three-quarters of the country’s family planning capacity. As a result, fertility rate has fallen from 6 children per woman in the 1960s to just above replacement level (i.e. about 2 children per woman), as of 2017. This is largely due to increased literacy, family planning services, and urbanization in the country.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html CIA World Factbook - Colombia]</ref> Meanwhile, homosexuality, gay marriage, and gender change are all legal in Colombia.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/co.html LGBT Rights in Colombia]</ref> | |||
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According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. Since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it is not yet available upon request. It is currently only available based on three criteria. Note that there are still many cases of unsafe and illegal in Colombia, so it's important to research providers and the intended procedures in advance. | According to Colombian law, women are entitled to 14 weeks of maternity leave. Since 2006, abortion has been legal for certain cases in Colombia, but it is not yet available upon request. It is currently only available based on three criteria. Note that there are still many cases of unsafe and illegal in Colombia, so it's important to research providers and the intended procedures in advance. | ||
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* [ | * [http://www.profamilia.org.co/ Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana (Profamilia)]: "Profamilia operates sixty-six clinics and mobile health units in Colombia, accounting for nearly three-quarters of the country’s family planning capacity. It works to ensure poor people living in urban and rural communities are able to receive high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, including contraception, gynecological exams, pregnancy and STI testing, abortion, and cervical and breast cancer screenings. In 2015, Profamila provided more than three million services." Address: Asociación Pro-bienestar de la Familia Colombiana, Calle 34 #14-52, Bogotá, D.C. Colombia. P: (57-1) 339-0900 | ||
* [http://www.casmujer.com/ Casa de la Mujer]: "We are a feminist organization, legally constituted as a non-profit entity. We were born in 1982, in a country at war and in the midst of critical cases of violence against women that were not registered by official sources or recognized as a violation of their rights. After 35 years, we are assuming one of the most important challenges for the country: the construction of peace with social justice and with the active and equal participation of women. " Address: Corporación Casa de la Mujer, Carrera 35 # 53a - 86, Bogotá - Colombia. Telephones: (57 1) 221 8785 Fax (57 1) 222 9170. Email: coordinacion@casmujer.com. | * [http://www.casmujer.com/ Casa de la Mujer]: "We are a feminist organization, legally constituted as a non-profit entity. We were born in 1982, in a country at war and in the midst of critical cases of violence against women that were not registered by official sources or recognized as a violation of their rights. After 35 years, we are assuming one of the most important challenges for the country: the construction of peace with social justice and with the active and equal participation of women. " Address: Corporación Casa de la Mujer, Carrera 35 # 53a - 86, Bogotá - Colombia. Telephones: (57 1) 221 8785 Fax (57 1) 222 9170. Email: coordinacion@casmujer.com. | ||
* [http://www.sismamujer.org/ Corporación Sisma Mujer]: Colombian feminist organization focused on women's citizenship and human rights | * [http://www.sismamujer.org/ Corporación Sisma Mujer]: Colombian feminist organization focused on women's citizenship and human rights | ||