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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Egypt, | In Egypt, certain health care options may be still be difficult to access. Many forms of contraception, such as condoms or birth control pills, can be purchased at pharmacies without prescriptions. For emergency contraception, prescriptions are legally required but, in practicality, this is not always the case. There is a reportedly strong social stigma against STIs/STDs, so, while testing facilities exist, there is limited public knowledge and monitoring of STIs. Abortion is illegal, yet an underground economy of abortions seems to be rather large. There is a prominent women's shelter, maintained by a women's group, and there are some notable feminist organizations to help women in need. Overall, Egypt is a place that can be difficult for some female newcomers, if they are in need of certain reproductive health services, and depending on their resources and circumstances, and depending on their resources and circumstances. If you have a health care need, it's recommended to tap into a network of already existing resources and progressive doctors. | ||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* General number for the police, Cairo: 122 | |||
* Number for the tourist police hotline, Cairo: 126 | |||
* [https://www.alnadeem.org/en Al Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence]: "Other than helping women victims of torture, El Nadeem is also involved in addressing other forms of violence against women. EL Nadeem is providing psychological, social and rehabilitative support to victims of domestic violence and rape, providing listening and counseling to women victims of violence." Program Hotline Number: +201006662404 | * [https://www.alnadeem.org/en Al Nadeem Center for Rehabilitation of Victims of Violence]: "Other than helping women victims of torture, El Nadeem is also involved in addressing other forms of violence against women. EL Nadeem is providing psychological, social and rehabilitative support to victims of domestic violence and rape, providing listening and counseling to women victims of violence." Program Hotline Number: +201006662404 | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
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* | * [http://www.mohp.gov.eg/ Ministry of Health] | ||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/egypt Egyptian Family Planning Association]: Egyptian Family Planning Association: "Though there is still a long way to go with regard to the risk of maternal and child mortality, Egypt’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) statistics are improving year on year and the Egyptian Family Planning Association (EFPA) has been at the heart of driving improvements. It has done so through service delivery (complementing government services) and a concerted programme of advocacy to high-level policy makers. EFPA is the Egyptian government’s primary partner in SRH, and it co-ordinates the delivery of family planning services by other voluntary organizations. Additionally, EFPA is a lead partner in the National Population Commission’s ongoing initiative to increase contraceptive prevalence across the country." | |||
* Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/egypt here] to learn about LGBTQ rights in Egypt. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Egypt. | * Click [https://www.equaldex.com/region/egypt here] to learn about LGBTQ rights in Egypt. It is important to note that homosexuality is illegal in Egypt. | ||
* [https://harassmap.org/en Harass Map]: "HarassMap is an award winning volunteer-based initiative founded in late 2010. We are working to engage all of Egyptian society to create an environment that does not tolerate sexual harassment." | * [https://harassmap.org/en Harass Map]: "HarassMap is an award winning volunteer-based initiative founded in late 2010. We are working to engage all of Egyptian society to create an environment that does not tolerate sexual harassment." | ||
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