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|colspan="8" style="text-align:center"|[[File:Flag of Cambodia.svg.png|300px | thumb|right|]]
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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter'''
| condoms, pills
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required'''
| IUD, implant, shot, patch, ring,
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| '''Emergency Contraception'''
| no prescription required; widely available in pharmacies
|-
| '''STIs'''
| no travel restrictions; HIV-positive foreigners not deported
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| '''Menstrual Products'''
| pads, tampons, cups
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| '''Abortion Law'''
| legally available on request (first 12 weeks)
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| '''LGBTQ Laws'''
| homosexuality legal; gender change legal
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| '''Related Pages'''
| [[Phnom Penh]], [[Siem Reap]]
|-
|}


'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  
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Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies. These places also usually provide emergency contraception for free or at a reduced price:
Here are some places where you can access emergency contraception (the morning after pill) that aren't pharmacies. These places also usually provide emergency contraception for free or at a reduced price:


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: This NGO sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill) for 20,000 riel (for Cambodian nationals). It will be a different price for non-Cambodians.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: This NGO sells emergency contraception (the morning after pill).
* [http://www.psk.org.kh/ Population Services Khmer (PSK)]: This NGO may give you Next 72, an emergency contraceptive pill that they launched in 2013, or an IUD. You can get ahold of PSK by phone (855-23) 210 814 / 9 87 404 / 987 406 or email: generalinfo@psk.org.kh. Here's [http://www.psi.org/program/emergency-contraception-pills/ more information on Next 72]. Address: No. 29, 334 Street, P.O.Box 153, Boeung Keng Kang 1, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Population-Services-International-Cambodia-1573558766204513/ link here].
* [http://www.psk.org.kh/ Population Services Khmer (PSK)]: This NGO may give you Next 72, an emergency contraceptive pill that they launched in 2013, or an IUD. You can get ahold of PSK by phone (855-23) 210 814 / 9 87 404 / 987 406 or email: generalinfo@psk.org.kh. Here's [http://www.psi.org/program/emergency-contraception-pills/ more information on Next 72]. Address: No. 29, 334 Street, P.O.Box 153, Boeung Keng Kang 1, Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/Population-Services-International-Cambodia-1573558766204513/ link here].
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: This is a private clinic - not an NGO - so they probably don't provide EC at a reduced price. However, they can probably give sensitized and higher quality care than some public clinics. "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com
* [http://www.wbcanna.com/ Anna Women-Baby's Center]: This is a private clinic - not an NGO - so they probably don't provide EC at a reduced price. However, they can probably give sensitized and higher quality care than some public clinics. "Women-Baby’s Center offers the “Morning After Pill” for those who need emergency contraception. We recommend going through our family planning counseling for fertility awareness and for learning how to practice safe sex." Schedule your family planning appointment today by dialing 098 800 921. Email: info@wbcanna.com


===Costs===
===Costs===
* You can buy emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) at pharmacies and NGOs. For example, Anlitin is sold at Western Pharmacy for $2.30 (as of 2016). Meanwhile, pills are sold at Marie Stopes International Cambodia for 20,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />


==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
==Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs/STDs)==
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* Please visit our local city pages, like the [[Phnom Penh]] page, for testing sites.
* Please visit our local city pages, like the [[Phnom Penh]] page, for testing sites.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Performs HIV Test (6,000 KHR), Syphilis Test (8,000 KHR), Antigent HBs Testing (8,000 KHR), Antibody HBs Testing (8,000 KHR), Antibody HCV Testing (8,000 KHR), and Cervical Cancer (VIA) screening (20,000 KHR), aas of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />


====Support====
====Support====


* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: "Counselling and support is offered however it would be difficult to offer this service to non-Cambodian nationals primarily due to language barriers. Whilst there are staff with a good command of English this is not always appropriate for counselling. Although it is case by case and via booking through email we would endeavor to find an appropriate solution. Family planning and abortion counselling is free and part of any service."
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: They provide STI testing, treatment, and counseling. They can also provide services related to genital warts for  200,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" /> "Counselling and support is offered however it would be difficult to offer this service to non-Cambodian nationals primarily due to language barriers. Whilst there are staff with a good command of English this is not always appropriate for counselling. Although it is case by case and via booking through email we would endeavor to find an appropriate solution. Family planning and abortion counselling is free and part of any service."
* Hospital Calmette: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 3 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh. Phone: +855 23 426 948. Fax: +855 23 810 785.
* Hospital Calmette: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 3 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh. Phone: +855 23 426 948. Fax: +855 23 810 785.
* Norodom Sihanouk Hospital: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 363, St. 241. Phone: +855 23 723 273. Fax: +855 23 982 571.
* Norodom Sihanouk Hospital: This hospital has an HIV treatment center. Address: No. 363, St. 241. Phone: +855 23 723 273. Fax: +855 23 982 571.
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* Please visit our local city pages, like the [[Phnom Penh]] page, for recommendations.
* Please visit our local city pages, like the [[Phnom Penh]] page, for recommendations.
* [http://www.mariestopes.org.kh/ Marie Stopes Cambodia]: Performs gynecological exams. Gynecological Exam is 8,000 KHR, Cervical Cancer (VIA) screening is 20,000 KHR, Cryotherapy is 100,000 KHR, and an Ovulation test is 20,000 KHR, as of May 2019.<ref name="msicambodia_clinicservices" />


===Costs===
===Costs===
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* [http://banteaysrei.info/ Banteay Srei]: "Banteay Srei is a Cambodian women’s non-governmental organisation that empowers women and their families to improve their political, economic and psycho-social situation through mobilising communities for sustainable development, advocacy work for gender justice and engaging men on gender equality." Telephone: +855 (0) 232 169 22. Email: banteaysrei@online.com.kh
* [http://banteaysrei.info/ Banteay Srei]: "Banteay Srei is a Cambodian women’s non-governmental organisation that empowers women and their families to improve their political, economic and psycho-social situation through mobilising communities for sustainable development, advocacy work for gender justice and engaging men on gender equality." Telephone: +855 (0) 232 169 22. Email: banteaysrei@online.com.kh
* [http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/countries/cambodia UN Women - Cambodia]: "UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality."
* [http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/countries/cambodia UN Women - Cambodia]: "UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality."
* [http://connectinghands.com.au/connecting-hands-cafes-of-hope/ Connecting Hands Training Cafe]: "Connecting Hands is opening a training restaurant/cafe for young women who have been victims of trafficking and sexual slavery in Cambodia. Connecting Hands works with rehabilitated young women and provides them with vocational training within the hospitality industry as a cook/chefs. In addition to the providing training, Connecting Hands will take financial responsibility of all our trainees and provide them with a protected and safe environment, access to meals, medical care and a training allowance." Address: #13(show room) Samdach Preah Sokun Meanbon St. (178), Phnom Penh. Phone: 078 588 810.
* [https://connectinghands.com.au/connecting-hands-training-cafe-cambodia/ Connecting Hands Training Cafe]: "Connecting Hands is opening a training restaurant/cafe for young women who have been victims of trafficking and sexual slavery in Cambodia. Connecting Hands works with rehabilitated young women and provides them with vocational training within the hospitality industry as a cook/chefs. In addition to the providing training, Connecting Hands will take financial responsibility of all our trainees and provide them with a protected and safe environment, access to meals, medical care and a training allowance." Address: #13(show room) Samdach Preah Sokun Meanbon St. (178), Phnom Penh. Phone: 078 588 810.


====Human Rights Organizations====
====Human Rights Organizations====

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