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In Argentina, contraception is legal and widely available. You can purchase condoms and birth control pills without a prescription.<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? Map]</ref> According to a 2015 study, 61.6% of Argentine women (who are married/in unions and of reproductive age) use any form of contraception, including traditional methods, and 15.3% have unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception are birth control pills (27.7%), condoms (17%), IUDs (6.9%), and female sterilization (3.5%). There are especially low rates of usage for contraceptive injectables (2.6%) and traditional methods, such as rhythm (1.1%) and withdrawal (0.5%). Meanwhile, it was found that practically no women were using contraceptive implants (0.0%) or vaginal barrier methods (0.0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | In Argentina, contraception is legal and widely available. You can purchase condoms and birth control pills without a prescription.<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? Map]</ref> According to a 2015 study, 61.6% of Argentine women (who are married/in unions and of reproductive age) use any form of contraception, including traditional methods, and 15.3% have unmet family planning needs. The most common forms of contraception are birth control pills (27.7%), condoms (17%), IUDs (6.9%), and female sterilization (3.5%). There are especially low rates of usage for contraceptive injectables (2.6%) and traditional methods, such as rhythm (1.1%) and withdrawal (0.5%). Meanwhile, it was found that practically no women were using contraceptive implants (0.0%) or vaginal barrier methods (0.0%).<ref>[http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/population/publications/pdf/family/trendsContraceptiveUse2015Report.pdf Trends in Contraceptive Use Worldwide 2015]</ref> | ||
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However, some Argentine women face barriers when they try to access contraception. From a historical perspective, the Argentine government formerly opposed the sale or use of contraceptives and, during the military dictatorship (1976-83), even condoms were illegal. In 2003, the government began to freely distribute contraceptives, such as IUDS, for free, but this did not automatically translate into free choice for all. In fact, in 2005, a Human Rights Watch report detailed "how judges, doctors and health workers prevent women from making independent reproductive decisions in violation of women's internationally recognized human rights." The report also analyzed how the impact of spousal pressure and domestic violence limited women's abilities to choose contraception, and discrimination in many hospitals, such as requiring spousal approval for sterilization procedures, further limited women's autonomy.<ref>[https://www.hrw.org/news/2005/06/15/argentina-limits-birth-control-threaten-human-rights Argentina: Limits on Birth Control Threaten Human Rights]</ref> | However, some Argentine women face barriers when they try to access contraception. From a historical perspective, the Argentine government formerly opposed the sale or use of contraceptives and, during the military dictatorship (1976-83), even condoms were illegal. In 2003, the government began to freely distribute contraceptives, such as IUDS, for free, but this did not automatically translate into free choice for all. In fact, in 2005, a Human Rights Watch report detailed "how judges, doctors and health workers prevent women from making independent reproductive decisions in violation of women's internationally recognized human rights." The report also analyzed how the impact of spousal pressure and domestic violence limited women's abilities to choose contraception, and discrimination in many hospitals, such as requiring spousal approval for sterilization procedures, further limited women's autonomy.<ref>[https://www.hrw.org/news/2005/06/15/argentina-limits-birth-control-threaten-human-rights Argentina: Limits on Birth Control Threaten Human Rights]</ref> | ||
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* If you are pregnant and wish to obtain an abortion, | * If you are pregnant and wish to obtain an abortion, one option is to seek an abortion outside Argentina. You may consider traveling to places like [[Uruguay]], [[Guyana]], [[Mexico City]], or the [[United States]], where you can legally obtain an abortion. However, you should note that, to get an abortion in Uruguay, you need to be an Uruguayan citizen or you need to have continuously lived in Uruguay for at least one year.<ref>[http://www.thebubble.com/how-to-avoid-pregnancy-scares-in-buenos-aires/ How To Avoid Pregnancy Scares In Buenos Aires]</ref> | ||
* You can potentially purchase the "abortion pill" through [https://www.womenonwaves.org/ Women on Waves]. Check out their website for details. If you can't access the website, it may be blocked in your country. | * You can potentially purchase the "abortion pill" through [https://www.womenonwaves.org/ Women on Waves]. Check out their website for details. If you can't access the website, it may be blocked in your country. | ||
* In Argentina, there is an abortion hotline for women who have unwanted pregnancies: Tel: (011) 156 664 7070 | * In Argentina, there is an abortion hotline for women who have unwanted pregnancies: Tel: (011) 156 664 7070 | ||
* There is a Sexual Health Helpline that you can consult for information: Tel: 0800-222-3444 (toll-free) | * There is a Sexual Health Helpline that you can consult for information: Tel: 0800-222-3444 (toll-free) | ||
* There are many organizations that provide help/resources/information to women who are seeking abortion services in Argentina. You can visit the "Additional Resources" section at the bottom of this page, where we list some of them. We have also listed some below: | |||
** [http://www.redaas.org.ar/ REDAAS]: "REDAAS is a network of health and legal professionals associated with public and community health services in Argentina. Our commitment is to accompany and assist women in situations of legal abortion, understanding it as part of our professional, ethical and legal duty. Our goal is to help remove institutional and political barriers to access safe and legal abortions, promote appropriate interpretation and application of the causes contemplated in the current regulations and build a community to share information, exchange experiences and offer a space of solidarity, encouragement and political support." | |||
** [http://larevuelta.com.ar/ La Revuelta - Colectiva Feminista]: "Through Socorro Rosa (SR), La Revuelta feminist activists (the socorristas) accompany and give women and other people capable of getting pregnant information about how to get a medical abortion (using pills). Women first contact us by telephone, calling to our public number. After that, we have a personal meeting with them where women get all the information they need in order to have a medical abortion. We also accompany and take care of them during the process of abortion. Besides, the socorristas help women obtain ILEs (Legal Termination of Pregnancies) in the public health system." You can call their hotline: 00 54 299 154 722 618. These services are free. | |||
** [http://clacai.org/ Latin American Consortium Against Unsafe Abortion]: This is a regional organization that may have useful information. | |||
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* If you are pregnant and considering getting an abortion outside Argentina, you will need to consider the following costs: transportation to the country where you will be obtaining an abortion, hotel or accommodation costs in that country, cost of the abortion in the country and the total amount of days you may need to be in the country both before and after the abortion. | * If you are pregnant and considering getting an abortion outside Argentina, you will need to consider the following costs: transportation to the country where you will be obtaining an abortion, hotel or accommodation costs in that country, cost of the abortion in the country and the total amount of days you may need to be in the country both before and after the abortion. | ||
==Advocacy | ==Advocacy, Counseling, and Crisis Support== <!--T:68--> | ||
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* Ambulance and Medical Emergencies: Call 107 | * Ambulance and Medical Emergencies: Call 107 | ||
* Tourist Police: Call 0800-999-5000 / 0800-999-2838. | * Tourist Police: Call 0800-999-5000 / 0800-999-2838. | ||
* [https://www.botondepanicoast.com.ar/niunamenos The Panic Button/NiUnaMenos]: This is an app that you can use in a crisis/emergency situation. Designed to work in a familiar way, where the person has the possibility to send an alert to predefined trusted contacts (family, neighbors, friends, etc) that can assist in cases of emergency . This alert is sent via SMS, indicating the emergency situation and the location where the person is. | |||
* City Government Services: Call 147 (Mon-Fri 7.30am-8.30pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays 08.30am-2.30pm) | * City Government Services: Call 147 (Mon-Fri 7.30am-8.30pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays 08.30am-2.30pm) | ||
* If you are a victim of domestic violence or gender-based violence, there are shelters that may be able to house you or help you. For a complete list, please refer to the [http://www.jus.gob.ar/atencion-al-ciudadano/guia-de-derivaciones/violencia-familiar.aspx Domestic Violence Guide] from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. | * If you are a victim of domestic violence or gender-based violence, there are shelters that may be able to house you or help you. For a complete list, please refer to the [http://www.jus.gob.ar/atencion-al-ciudadano/guia-de-derivaciones/violencia-familiar.aspx Domestic Violence Guide] from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. | ||
* [http://larevuelta.com.ar/ La Revuelta - Colectiva Feminista]: "La Revuelta activists assist women and girls who suffer gender-base violence through Socorro Violeta (SV). We generally meet with them personally and offer legal aid and a safe environment where we can talk about what would be best for them in that particular situation. In addition to these services, we give advice on comprehensive sex education and offer LGBTIQ+ people help and support in the claim for their rights.." You can call their hotline: 00 54 299 154 722 618. These services are free. | |||
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* [http://www.ela.org.ar/ ELA - Equipo Latinoamericano de Justicia y Genero ]: "Our mission is to achieve gender equity through advocacy, networking and capacity development of political and social actors, in order to improve the social, political and economic situation of women. Founded in May 2003 in the City of Buenos Aires, ELA is integrated by an interdisciplinary team of specialists with a background in the State, Universities and Research Centers, International Organizations, legal practice and NGOs." Address: Tucumán 1581 - Floor 5 Dept. 10B . Telephones: 011-4371-2696 and 4371-2920. City of Buenos Aires Argentina. e-mail: ela@ela.org.ar | * [http://www.ela.org.ar/ ELA - Equipo Latinoamericano de Justicia y Genero ]: "Our mission is to achieve gender equity through advocacy, networking and capacity development of political and social actors, in order to improve the social, political and economic situation of women. Founded in May 2003 in the City of Buenos Aires, ELA is integrated by an interdisciplinary team of specialists with a background in the State, Universities and Research Centers, International Organizations, legal practice and NGOs." Address: Tucumán 1581 - Floor 5 Dept. 10B . Telephones: 011-4371-2696 and 4371-2920. City of Buenos Aires Argentina. e-mail: ela@ela.org.ar | ||
* [http://www.lacasadelencuentro.org/ Asociacion Civil La Casa Del Encuentro]: Focuses on women’s social networks. Lobbies for policies to combat all forms of violence, abuse and discrimination against women and children. Address: 1204 De, Rivadavia 3917, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Phone: +54 11 4982-2550. Email: info@lacasadelencuentro.org | * [http://www.lacasadelencuentro.org/ Asociacion Civil La Casa Del Encuentro]: Focuses on women’s social networks. Lobbies for policies to combat all forms of violence, abuse and discrimination against women and children. Address: 1204 De, Rivadavia 3917, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Phone: +54 11 4982-2550. Email: info@lacasadelencuentro.org | ||
* [http://larevuelta.com.ar/ La Revuelta - Colectiva Feminista]: "Feminists abortionists lifeguards - Neuquén - Patagonia - Argentina." Phone: 00 54 299 154 722 618. Email: colectivalarevuelta@socorristasenred.org | |||
* [http://niunamenos.org.ar/ Ni Una Menos]: Collective of feminist activists. Email: niunamenosoficial@gmail.com | |||
* [http://socorristasenred.org/ Socorristas en Red]: "Lifeguards in Red -feminists who aborted- (hereinafter SenR) is an articulation of collectives in Argentina. We give information -according to the protocols of the World Health Organization- and we accompany women and other people with gestational capacity who have decided to interrupt unviable pregnancies for that moment in their lives. To do it safely and carefully." | |||
* [http://www.abortolegal.com.ar/ Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito]: "Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito (The National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and Free Abortion) is a broad and diverse federal alliance, which articulates and recovers part of the history of the struggles developed in our country in pursuit of the right to legal, safe and free abortion." | |||
* Transgender House - You can [http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2018/march/marcela-romero-casa-trans read this report from UNAIDS] to learn more about Transgender House in Buenos Aires. | * Transgender House - You can [http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2018/march/marcela-romero-casa-trans read this report from UNAIDS] to learn more about Transgender House in Buenos Aires. | ||