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Accra is the largest city in Ghana, so it has the most medical and health resources. The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, considered to be the best health care facility in the country, is located in Accra. | |||
In Ghana, contraception (birth control) is available without a prescription. However, modern contraceptive methods are not widely used, especially among poor women. Emergency contraception (the morning after pill) is available without a prescription and there are no age restrictions. There are no travel restrictions tied to HIV status, and more open-minded STD/STI testing facilities (that work with queer, sex worker and HIV-positive individuals) can be found. While abortion is not legal in all cases, it is legal under many circumstances and is certainly practiced in Ghana. For those interested in obtaining women's health services, such as gynecological exams or referrals for abortion providers, Marie Stopes Ghana is a good places to consult first. For more general information on Ghana, you can visit the [[Ghana]] page on Gynopedia. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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* In Ghana, you can find '''condoms''' sold in pharmacies, health care centers and online stores. For example, you can buy Durex, Fiesta, Pasante and Rough Rider condoms from [http://ikannonline.com/sexual-health/condoms-contraceptives/condoms.html Ikann], which is branded as "Ghana's first online pharmacy." | * In Ghana, you can find '''condoms''' sold in pharmacies, health care centers and online stores. For example, you can buy Durex, Fiesta, Pasante and Rough Rider condoms from [http://ikannonline.com/sexual-health/condoms-contraceptives/condoms.html Ikann], which is branded as "Ghana's first online pharmacy." | ||
* You can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | * You can purchase '''birth control pills''' without a prescription at pharmacies. Some brands you can expect to see are Diane 35, Ovrette, Lydia, Lo-Femenal, Microgynon-30 and Yasmin. To see prices for these pills, visit the "Costs" section below. | ||
* You can find intrauterine devices (IUDs) in Ghana. For example, you can get the hormonal IUD at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * You can find '''intrauterine devices (IUDs''') in Ghana. For example, you can get the hormonal IUD at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive shots/injectables at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
* * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | * * You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Ghana. For example, you can get contraceptive implants at Marie Stopes Ghana. For more information, call toll-free for a confidential talk (0800 20 85 85) OR WhatsApp (0556489090). | ||
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== | ==LGBTQ+ Resources== | ||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/ghana Equaldex - Ghana]: This online resource provides information on LGBTQ status and rights in Ghana. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Ghana, as of February 2018. | |||
== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
* [http://gendercentreghana.org/ The Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre (Gender Centre)]: "The Gender Centre is committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of women. It works with both women’s groups and other organisations providing support and training in areas such as implementing women's rights, project planning and campaigning." | |||
==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
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* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/ghana Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana]: "The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) was set up in 1967 to provide family planning services to the people of Ghana. Over the years, its work has expanded to cover a whole range of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Today, in addition to basic family planning support, PPAG provides maternal and child health care, infertility management, and voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and AIDS. It also provides other SRH services (for example, programmes for the management of erectile dysfunction)." | * [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/ghana Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana]: "The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) was set up in 1967 to provide family planning services to the people of Ghana. Over the years, its work has expanded to cover a whole range of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Today, in addition to basic family planning support, PPAG provides maternal and child health care, infertility management, and voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and AIDS. It also provides other SRH services (for example, programmes for the management of erectile dysfunction)." | ||
* [https://www.mariestopes.org.gh/ Marie Stopes Ghana]: "Marie Stopes Ghana began providing contraception and safe abortion services in 2007. Since then they have become one of the country’s most trusted providers, helping more than 200,000 women each year." "Whatsapp us on 055 648 9090. Call us today for a confidential, toll-free chat. 0800 20 8585." | * [https://www.mariestopes.org.gh/ Marie Stopes Ghana]: "Marie Stopes Ghana began providing contraception and safe abortion services in 2007. Since then they have become one of the country’s most trusted providers, helping more than 200,000 women each year." "Whatsapp us on 055 648 9090. Call us today for a confidential, toll-free chat. 0800 20 8585." | ||
* [http://awdf.org/ African Women's Development Fund]: "The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grantmaking foundation that supports local, national and regional women’s organisations working towards the empowerment of African women and the promotion and realisation of their rights." Based in Accra, Ghana. Call +233 28 966 9666. Email: awdf@awdf.org | * [http://awdf.org/ African Women's Development Fund]: "The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grantmaking foundation that supports local, national and regional women’s organisations working towards the empowerment of African women and the promotion and realisation of their rights." Based in Accra, Ghana. Call +233 28 966 9666. Email: awdf@awdf.org | ||
* [http://oasisforsafetyfoundation.org/ Oasis for Safety]: "Oasis for Safety (OFS) is non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in Ghana. West Africa & the UK. Public benefit is central to the work of OFS. The desire is to do the best for all beneficiaries. The Foundation has a dual mission to improve the birthing experience for women in Ghana and to effect a reduction in maternal mortality; and also to address domestic violence issues in partnership with contributors and sponsors. A lot of the activities of OFS impacts on public health. We have no political objectives." | * [http://oasisforsafetyfoundation.org/ Oasis for Safety]: "Oasis for Safety (OFS) is non-profit, non-governmental organization registered in Ghana. West Africa & the UK. Public benefit is central to the work of OFS. The desire is to do the best for all beneficiaries. The Foundation has a dual mission to improve the birthing experience for women in Ghana and to effect a reduction in maternal mortality; and also to address domestic violence issues in partnership with contributors and sponsors. A lot of the activities of OFS impacts on public health. We have no political objectives." | ||
* [https://www.womankind.org.uk/where-we-work/ghana Womankind - Ghana]: "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/ghana Womankind - Ghana]: "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.facebook.com/WomeninLawandDevelopmentGhana Women in Law and Development in Africa, Ghana (WiLDAF-Ghana)]: "WiLDAF-Ghana is one of the members of a strong pan-African organisation, bringing together different organisations to promote a culture of respect for women’s rights in Africa. WiLDAF was established in 1991 with the aim of empowering women by promoting their rights and ensuring their active participation in their communities." | * [https://www.facebook.com/WomeninLawandDevelopmentGhana Women in Law and Development in Africa, Ghana (WiLDAF-Ghana)]: "WiLDAF-Ghana is one of the members of a strong pan-African organisation, bringing together different organisations to promote a culture of respect for women’s rights in Africa. WiLDAF was established in 1991 with the aim of empowering women by promoting their rights and ensuring their active participation in their communities." | ||