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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Algeria, you can purchase condoms and birth control pills at pharmacies without a prescription. While you may technically need a prescription for birth control pills, this is not typically enforced, and birth control pills are widely available over-the-counter.<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: Where on Earth?]</ref> However, for other forms of birth control, such as implants, injectables, and IUDs, you may need to directly visit a health care provider. | |||
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In Algeria, emergency contraceptive pills (the morning after pill) is supposedly only available via prescription<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/algeria/ EC Status and Availability - Algeria]</ref>, but we'll need to confirm with more sources. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* In Algeria, emergency contraceptive pills (the morning after pill) is supposedly only available via prescription<ref>[https://www.cecinfo.org/country-by-country-information/status-availability-database/countries/algeria/ EC Status and Availability - Algeria]</ref>, but we'll need to confirm with more sources. You may see brands like Pregnon available in pharmacies. | |||
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In Algeria, abortion is only legally permitted in cases when the pregnancy endangers the physical or mental health of the pregnant person. It is not generally available upon request.<ref>[https://www.womenonwaves.org/en/page/4751/algeria--abortion-law Algeria: Abortion Law]</ref> <ref>[http://worldabortionlaws.com/map/ World Abortion Laws]</ref> To learn more, you can read the Algerian [https://abortion-policies.srhr.org/documents/countries/01-Algeria-Penal-Code-2015.pdf Penal Code] (in Arabic). | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* Association SOS Femmes En Detresse: Complexe Culturel De Ben Aknoun, Alger, Algeria; Tel: 02 66 87 25; 213 260 0793 (736059) | |||
* Association Voix de Femmes: B.P. 33 Boumerdes, 33 000 Algeria; Tel: 2823301 | |||
* Association Algérienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF): Ceneap 98, Route Nationale, No.1, Bir Khadem, PO Box 107, Alger, Algeria; Email: apfdz@yahoo.fr; tel: +2132144 7667 | |||
* Clinique El Qods Hydra: 16, rue d'Icosium Hydra 16405 Algérie; tel: 213 21 48 13 21; 021 44 88 77 | |||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [ | * [http://www.andi.dz/index.php/en/secteur-de-sante Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform (MSPRH)]: "The health system is organized around the Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform (MSPRH), which manages the hospital and health sector." | ||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/algeria The Association Algerienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF)]: "The Association Algerienne pour la Planification Familiale (AAPF) was founded in 1987 and became an IPPF Member Association 2 years later. The organization works for the well-being and development of individuals and families through the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and family planning." | |||
* [http://www.bmdoctors.com BMDOCTORS ]: This website provides a directory of doctors in Morocco, Algeria and France. | |||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/algeria Equaldex - Algeria]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Algeria. It is important to understand homosexuality is illegal in Algeria, as of December 2018. | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/AAlouen/ Alouen]: This is an LGBTQ organization in Algeria. They don't seem to have a dedicated webpage, but you can reach out to them on Facebook or Twitter. Email: alouen.algerie@gmail.com | |||
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