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| '''Contraception: Over-the-Counter''' | |||
| condoms | |||
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| '''Contraception: Prescription/Clinic Required''' | |||
| pills (technically required, but we don't know if it's enforced) | |||
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| '''Emergency Contraception''' | |||
| no prescription required | |||
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| '''STIs''' | |||
| testing available; no travel restrictions | |||
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| '''Abortion Law''' | |||
| legal in restricted circumstances; not upon request | |||
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| '''LGBTQ Laws''' | |||
| homosexuality legal | |||
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| '''Related Pages''' | |||
| [[Burkina Faso]] | |||
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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Generally speaking, Burkina Faso is a country where the majority of women struggle with poverty, and women may have limited reproductive autonomy. Women are typically expected to marry and have children at a young age, and they are also expected to have many children. Genital cutting is common (about 75% of women, ages 15 to 49)<ref>[https://www.28toomany.org/static/media/uploads/Country%20Research%20and%20Resources/Burkina%20Faso/burkina_faso_country_profile_v2_(november_2017).pdf COUNTRY PROFILE: FGM IN BURKINA FASO - December 2015]</ref>, and husbands and mother-in-laws often play a dominant social role in a woman's life. However, there are resources available to women, including NGOs, nonprofits, private clinics, and public hospitals. | |||
Contraceptives are available, and though a prescription is technically required to obtain birth control pills, we need to gather more information about how widely this is enforced. You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) without a prescription as well. However, regular birth control pills and emergency contraceptive pills are not commonly used by the majority of women in Burkina Faso. Regarding STIs, there are no residency or travel restrictions related to HIV status. The country has also made tremendous progress regarding HIV transmission and treatment. Between 2010 and 2016, the HIV infection rates decreased by 45% in Burkina Faso and AIDS-related deaths decreased by 13%. As of 2018, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) may be technically available in Burkina Faso, but it remains extremely rare. | |||
Menstruation is a taboo topic, and some girls may not even be aware of menstruation before they personally experience it. For girls in poor and rural communities, there may be limited sanitation resources for their menstrual hygiene, especially in their own schools, and they may choose to skip school during part or all of their periods. | |||
In terms of pregnancy, Burkina Faso does technically allow maternity leave for women, though many women may not be able to take off this time, as they may be unofficially employed or self-employed. According to the most recent data, Burkina Faso has the 31st highest maternal mortality rate in the world, though the country has made efforts to improve maternal health. | |||
Finally, abortion is only legal in certain circumstances, and it is not available upon request. The majority of women who receive abortions in Burkina Faso do not go through legal channels. Rather, they turn to clandestine and underground abortion providers, who may be untrained or not properly equipped. For this reason, women do suffer from abortion-related complications in Burkina Faso. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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In Burkina Faso, you technically cannot purchase oral contraceptives (birth control pills) over-the-counter at pharmacies. A prescription is required by law.<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, we do not know if this is widely enforced in all pharmacies (if you have this information, please update this page). | In Burkina Faso, you technically cannot purchase oral contraceptives (birth control pills) over-the-counter at pharmacies. A prescription is required by law.<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, we do not know if this is widely enforced in all pharmacies (if you have this information, please update this page). | ||
Generally speaking, many Burkinabé women hold limited autonomy to make decisions about their reproductive health on their own. Women are typically expected to marry and become mothers at a young age. Once they are married, their choices regarding contraceptive use, including birth spacing, may be largely or entirely in the hands of their husbands and/or mother-in-laws.<ref>[https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/14/burkina-faso-womens-clinic/ In West Africa, clinics confront suspicion, and husbands, one IUD at a time]</ref> They are also typically expected to have large families<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/unintended-pregnancy-burkina-eng.pdf Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion In Burkina Faso: Causes and Consequences]</ref> -- and, in fact, Burkina Faso has the seventh highest birth rate in the world (nearly 6 women per child).<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uv.html CIA World Factbook - Burkina Faso]</ref> One of the most common forms of contraception for Burkinabé women is period abstinence<ref>[https://www.prb.org/westafricafamilyplanning2/ Family Planning in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Mali]</ref> | Generally speaking, many Burkinabé women hold limited autonomy to make decisions about their reproductive health on their own. Women are typically expected to marry and become mothers at a young age. Once they are married, their choices regarding contraceptive use, including birth spacing, may be largely or entirely in the hands of their husbands and/or mother-in-laws.<ref>[https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/14/burkina-faso-womens-clinic/ In West Africa, clinics confront suspicion, and husbands, one IUD at a time]</ref> They are also typically expected to have large families<ref>[https://www.guttmacher.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/unintended-pregnancy-burkina-eng.pdf Unintended Pregnancy and Induced Abortion In Burkina Faso: Causes and Consequences]</ref> -- and, in fact, Burkina Faso has the seventh highest birth rate in the world (nearly 6 women per child).<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/uv.html CIA World Factbook - Burkina Faso]</ref> One of the most common forms of contraception for Burkinabé women is period abstinence<ref>[https://www.prb.org/westafricafamilyplanning2/ Family Planning in Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Mali]</ref> There are also reports of women being forced to remove or stop taking contraception.<ref>[https://www.statnews.com/2017/02/14/burkina-faso-womens-clinic/ In West Africa, clinics confront suspicion, and husbands, one IUD at a time]</ref> | ||
It is important to understand that Burkinabé women often live in poverty, and they may struggle with issues such as female genital cutting, child marriage,<ref>[http://iwhp.sogc.org/index.php?page=profile-4&hl=en_US International Women's Health Program: Burkina Faso at a Glance]</ref> forced marriage, unwanted pregnancies, and a lack of sex education schools.<ref>[https://www.amnesty.org/en/press-releases/2015/07/burkina-faso-elections-cannot-ignore-womens-crisis/ BURKINA FASO: ELECTIONS CANNOT IGNORE WOMEN’S CRISIS]</ref> | It is important to understand that Burkinabé women often live in poverty, and they may struggle with issues such as female genital cutting, child marriage,<ref>[http://iwhp.sogc.org/index.php?page=profile-4&hl=en_US International Women's Health Program: Burkina Faso at a Glance]</ref> forced marriage, unwanted pregnancies, and a lack of sex education schools.<ref>[https://www.amnesty.org/en/press-releases/2015/07/burkina-faso-elections-cannot-ignore-womens-crisis/ BURKINA FASO: ELECTIONS CANNOT IGNORE WOMEN’S CRISIS]</ref> | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* For women who cannot afford to purchase contraceptives at pharmacies, they may consider visiting an NGO, such as [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#burkina-faso Marie Stopes International - Burkina Faso]. This NGO focuses on providing free or low-cost health care services to women in need around the globe, including in Burkina Faso. "Our founding clinic offers a full range of reproductive health and family planning services. We lead the field in clinical quality standards and client focus, doubling as knowledge centres for the organisation’s outreach teams and government clinics. Our three outreach teams comprise a nurse, driver, assistant and doctor who travel to hard to reach parts of the country by boat and car, offering long acting and permanent (LAPM) contraceptive services to those who need them most." Address: MSI Burkina Faso, Blvd Tengsoba face à la gare routière, Patte d’Oie, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Telephone: +226 50 31 12 42/43, Fax: +226 50 31 12 46 | |||
* For women who can afford to purchase contraceptives at pharmacies, there are many options to choose from in Ouagadougou. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===Testing Facilities=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/www.abbef.net/ Association Burkinabè pour le Bien-Être Familial - ABBEF]: Services include: "prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV and AIDS, provision of antiretroviral drugs, voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), screening for cancers of the reproductive system, post-abortion care, prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS, and home-based care for people living with HIV and AIDS. " | |||
===Support=== | ===Support=== | ||
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* Centre d'information de conseil et de documentation sur le sida et la tuberculose (CICDoc) 01 B.P. 1788, Ouagadougou 01, Phone +226 369 690, Contact person: Dr. Niamba | * Centre d'information de conseil et de documentation sur le sida et la tuberculose (CICDoc) 01 B.P. 1788, Ouagadougou 01, Phone +226 369 690, Contact person: Dr. Niamba | ||
* AAS Association African Solidarité: 01 B.P. 2831, Ouagadougou 01, E-mail: aas@fasonet.bf, Phone +226 353 548 | * AAS Association African Solidarité: 01 B.P. 2831, Ouagadougou 01, E-mail: aas@fasonet.bf, Phone +226 353 548 | ||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====Services for Low-Income People==== | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/www.abbef.net/ Association Burkinabè pour le Bien-Être Familial - ABBEF]: They provide screening for cancers of the reproductive system. "Association Burkinabé pour le Bien-Etre Familial (FPABF) was set up in 1985. Staff and over 1,000 volunteers work to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to poor and marginalized people." | |||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#burkina-faso Marie Stopes International - Burkina Faso]: This NGO focuses on providing free or low-cost health care services to women in need around the globe, including in Burkina Faso. "Our founding clinic offers a full range of reproductive health and family planning services. We lead the field in clinical quality standards and client focus, doubling as knowledge centres for the organisation’s outreach teams and government clinics. Our three outreach teams comprise a nurse, driver, assistant and doctor who travel to hard to reach parts of the country by boat and car, offering long acting and permanent (LAPM) contraceptive services to those who need them most." Address: MSI Burkina Faso, Blvd Tengsoba face à la gare routière, Patte d’Oie, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Telephone: +226 50 31 12 42/43, Fax: +226 50 31 12 46 | * [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#burkina-faso Marie Stopes International - Burkina Faso]: This NGO focuses on providing free or low-cost health care services to women in need around the globe, including in Burkina Faso. "Our founding clinic offers a full range of reproductive health and family planning services. We lead the field in clinical quality standards and client focus, doubling as knowledge centres for the organisation’s outreach teams and government clinics. Our three outreach teams comprise a nurse, driver, assistant and doctor who travel to hard to reach parts of the country by boat and car, offering long acting and permanent (LAPM) contraceptive services to those who need them most." Address: MSI Burkina Faso, Blvd Tengsoba face à la gare routière, Patte d’Oie, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Telephone: +226 50 31 12 42/43, Fax: +226 50 31 12 46 | ||
====Private Health Care Facilities & Physicians==== | |||
* Pr. Bibiane Koné: Clinique Moussa Koné - 1200 Logements, Telephone: 25-36-14-79 | * Pr. Bibiane Koné: Clinique Moussa Koné - 1200 Logements, Telephone: 25-36-14-79 | ||
* Pr. Jean Lankouandé: Clinique Yentema, Telephone: 25-33-70-70 | * Pr. Jean Lankouandé: Clinique Yentema, Telephone: 25-33-70-70 | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/www.abbef.net/ Association Burkinabè pour le Bien-Être Familial - ABBEF]: They provide antenatal care, post-natal care, and prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV and AIDS. "Association Burkinabé pour le Bien-Etre Familial (FPABF) was set up in 1985. Staff and over 1,000 volunteers work to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to poor and marginalized people." | |||
* [https://mariestopes.org/where-in-the-world#burkina-faso Marie Stopes International - Burkina Faso]: This NGO focuses on providing free or low-cost health care services to women in need around the globe, including in Burkina Faso. "Our founding clinic offers a full range of reproductive health and family planning services. We lead the field in clinical quality standards and client focus, doubling as knowledge centres for the organisation’s outreach teams and government clinics. Our three outreach teams comprise a nurse, driver, assistant and doctor who travel to hard to reach parts of the country by boat and car, offering long acting and permanent (LAPM) contraceptive services to those who need them most." Address: MSI Burkina Faso, Blvd Tengsoba face à la gare routière, Patte d’Oie, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Telephone: +226 50 31 12 42/43, Fax: +226 50 31 12 46 | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [http://www.sante.gov.bf/ Ministry of Health - Burkina Faso] | |||
* [https://www.equaldex.com/region/burkina-faso Equaldex Burkina Faso]: This website provides information related to LGBTQ rights and laws in Burkina Faso. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Burkina Faso, but homosexual marriage is not legally recognized. It is legal to have your gender changed, and you don't need to undergo surgery to have your gender change recognized by the government. The laws related to protection against discrimination (such as housing or employment discrimination) are ambiguous. | * [https://www.equaldex.com/region/burkina-faso Equaldex Burkina Faso]: This website provides information related to LGBTQ rights and laws in Burkina Faso. As of 2018, homosexuality is legal in Burkina Faso, but homosexual marriage is not legally recognized. It is legal to have your gender changed, and you don't need to undergo surgery to have your gender change recognized by the government. The laws related to protection against discrimination (such as housing or employment discrimination) are ambiguous. | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/www.abbef.net/ Association Burkinabè pour le Bien-Être Familial - ABBEF]: "Association Burkinabé pour le Bien-Etre Familial (FPABF) was set up in 1985. Staff and over 1,000 volunteers work to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to poor and marginalized people." | * [https://www.facebook.com/www.abbef.net/ Association Burkinabè pour le Bien-Être Familial - ABBEF]: "Association Burkinabé pour le Bien-Etre Familial (FPABF) was set up in 1985. Staff and over 1,000 volunteers work to provide sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services to poor and marginalized people." | ||
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/planned-parenthood-global/where-we-work/burkina-faso Planned Parenthood Global - Burkina Faso]: "In Burkina Faso, Planned Parenthood Global supports a diverse coalition of journalists, youth rights advocates, service delivery providers, legal experts, and religious and traditional leaders as part of the Voices For Health project." | * [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/planned-parenthood-global/where-we-work/burkina-faso Planned Parenthood Global - Burkina Faso]: "In Burkina Faso, Planned Parenthood Global supports a diverse coalition of journalists, youth rights advocates, service delivery providers, legal experts, and religious and traditional leaders as part of the Voices For Health project." | ||
* [https://burkinafaso.unfpa.org/ UNFPA - Burkina Faso]: The UNFPA says it "is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled." | |||
* Association Burkinabe Des Sages-Femmes: Address: 01 BP 4686 Ouagadougou - 01, Burkina Faso. Tel: (226) 30 72 59. Fax: (226) 30 72 59 | |||
* Association des Femmes Burkinabe (AFB): Burkina Faso | |||
* Federation des Femmes Burkinabe: BP 1059 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | |||
* Federation des Femmes Burkinabe: BP 1159, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | |||
* Groupe De Recherche D'etudes Et De Formation Femmesaction (GREFFA): 01 B.P 633, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso. Tel: (226) 36 33 70. Fax: (226) 30 67 67 | |||
* Promo-Femmes/Developpement Sport: R. Clementine Ouedraogo, 01 BP 2532, Avenue Houari Boumedienne, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso. Tel: (226) 313052. Fax: (226) 313052. | |||
* Réseau de Communication, d'Information et de Formation des Femmes au Burkina Faso: "RECIF/ONG-BF is a non-governmental national organization, aiming at educating and informing women and stimulating their participation in decision-making processes in non-governmental organizations. This centre offers written and audiovisual material for consultation and lending. RECIF also produces radio and television programmes, addressing issues concerning the position of women. Language: French ." Address: RECIF/ONG-BF, 01 B.P. 6473 , Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso. Tel: +226 312 225 or (226) 30 64 77. Fax: +226 313 019. E-mail: recif@fasonet.bf | |||
* Reseau Sous-Regional Femmes Africaines Et Droits Humains (REFAD): Address: 01 B.P 633, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226) 36 33 70, Fax: (226) 30 67 67. | |||
* Secretariat d'Etat a l'Action Sociale: Objectives: To improve the socio-economic situation; To integrate women issues into the development process; To improve women activities. Address: B.P. 515, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso. Tel: 306875. Telex Segegow 5555 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||