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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In December 2013, emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) was not officially registered in Tonga, but they were imported into the country.<ref>[http://sbccimplementationkits.org/demandrmnch/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ICEC-EC-Registration-Status-Factsheet.pdf Emergency Contraceptive Pill Registration Status by Country]</ref> However, we'll need to update this page with more current info (please edit this page if you have recent info). | |||
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* You can find HIV testing services, including HIV counseling and treatment, in many hospitals and the Tongan Family Health Association clinic.<ref>[https://pacific.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/1.KingdomofTongaSexualandReproductiveHealthRightsNeedsAssessmentReportLRv1.pdf KINGDOM OF TONGA - Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Needs Assessment]</ref> | |||
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* [http://www.mic.gov.to/ministrydepartment/14-govt-ministries/health Ministry of Health] | * [http://www.mic.gov.to/ministrydepartment/14-govt-ministries/health Ministry of Health] | ||
* [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/tonga The Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA)]: "Within Tonga's well-developed healthcare system and infrastructure, reproductive health (RH) services are made up of a well-defined clinical / curative component and a public health / preventative component. The government of Tonga acknowledges the crucial role played by the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) in the Reproductive Health Programme for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the health-related MDGs 4, 5 and 6." | * [https://www.ippf.org/about-us/member-associations/tonga The Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA)]: "Within Tonga's well-developed healthcare system and infrastructure, reproductive health (RH) services are made up of a well-defined clinical / curative component and a public health / preventative component. The government of Tonga acknowledges the crucial role played by the Tonga Family Health Association (TFHA) in the Reproductive Health Programme for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in particular the health-related MDGs 4, 5 and 6." | ||
* [http://www.tongaleitis.org/ Tonga Leitis Association]: "The Tonga Leitis Association (TLA) was established in 1992 with a focus on improving the rights and celebrating the contribution of Leitis in Tonga. As the HIV epidemic developed globally, and the vulnerability of men who have sex with men (MSM) and Transgender (TG) to HIV became clear, TLA became and continues to be a major part of the HIV Response in Tonga. TLA is committed to growth and continuing to make a significant difference in the lives of people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions." | |||
* [http://www.equaldex.com/region/tonga Equaldex - Tonga]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Togo. It is important to understand that male homosexuality is illegal in Tonga and the laws around female homosexuality are ambiguous. | * [http://www.equaldex.com/region/tonga Equaldex - Tonga]: Click here to learn about LGBTQ rights and laws in Togo. It is important to understand that male homosexuality is illegal in Tonga and the laws around female homosexuality are ambiguous. | ||