Content with the tag: female condom

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1. Testimonials

   Users testimonials

   2009-04-07
   

2. CPD resolution

   The UN-Commission on Population and Development recently passed a resolution recognizing the importance of sexual and reproductive rights, including access to male and female condoms.

   2009-04-14
   

3. Facts list on the female condom

   Basic facts about costs, benefits, obstacles and recommendations

   2009-04-20
   

4. Mandatory free supply in Brazil

   In Brazil, a law is passed that makes the free supply of female condoms mandatory. Issuers will be state and municipal authorities.

   2009-04-20
   

5. Master trainings in Nigeria

   Two master trainings were held in Nigeria and participants will be cascading their knowledge and training to a wide range of women.

   2009-06-04
   

6. Health advocates promote new FC model

   Advocates of the female condom are promoting a less costly, more user-friendly version that they hope will vastly expand its role in the global fight against AIDS and other STDs.

   2009-06-15
   

7. Sao Tome and Principe

   In late January, a government programme, coordinated by the Reproductive Health Programme (known by the Portuguese-language acronym PSR) and the National Programme for the Fight Against AIDS (PNLS), began distributing 3,500 free female condoms.

   2009-06-17
   

8. Female condom shortage in Kenya

   A shortage of free female condoms in public hospitals in Kenya's Coast Province is compromising the ability of women to protect themselves from unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

   2009-06-17
   

9. FC gives women the edge

   India - According to sources at the Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust (HLFPPT), women too would now have a choice, especially when it comes to bedroom matters.

   2009-06-17
   

10. fhc support

    UAFC Joint distributes the female condom in Nigeria and Cameroon and makes use of the FC2 of the Female Health Company.

    2009-06-24
    

11. Launch FC country programme Nigeria

    On the 13th of July 2009 the launch of UAFC country programme in Nigeria took place during which Elegance – the new Nigerian brand name for the FC2 – has been introduced.

    2009-08-27
    

12. Music contest for launch Cameroon

    In preparation of the country programme launch in Cameroon ACMS organized a contest for musicians with the aim to select a composition for a female condom song.

    2009-08-27
    

13. Uganda FC advocates mobilize Kampala

    On 23-25 June, GCM staffers combined forces with staff of the Center for Health and Gender Equity to facilitate a female condom (FC) advocacy workshop in Kampala.

    2009-08-27
    

14. HIV prevention by FC

    Speak Your World: HIV prevention by Female Condom (FC) article from the HDN Key Correspondent Team, Kintu Evarist Ivan, 15 July 2009

    2009-08-27
    

15. Session at NGO Forum (Berlin, 2-4 Sept. 2009)

    Female Condom Advocacy and Programming: Breaking down the Barriers! Session at NGO Forum in Berlin. With Panelists Musimbi Kanyoro, Ilze Smit and Kimberly Whipkey.

    2009-08-31
    

16. Malawi: Education to boost popularity FC

    Article in Plusnews- 24 july 2009. With a re-launch of th FC a year after the first introduction UNFPA hopes it empowers women to give them more control

    2009-09-09
    

17. Comment in the Lancet, 29 August 2009

    Has the ICPD Programme of Action of ICPD in 1994 been followed? That is the question at the Global NGO Forum on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Development on Sept 2—4 in Berlin, Germany

    2009-09-09
    

18. UNAIDS report 'What countries need'

    UNAIDS report on Investments needed for 2010 targets, 2009. The report mentions the need of Female Condoms.

    2009-09-09
    

19. The Female Condom and the MDGs

    The MDGs on child mortality and morbidity, maternal mortality and morbidity rates as well as HIV/AIDS will not be attained if existing technologies, such as the female condom, remain out of reach of women who need it.

    2009-09-09
    

20. Female Condoms rub the right way

    In South Africa, Botswana and other countries the FC is becoming quite popular. Article in the South African Mail & Guardian, 20 August 2009.

    2009-09-10
    

21. Blog article by Nick Wadhams

    Nairobi based freelance journalist Nick Wadhams wonders: Do they really think that women need the female condom? Or do they see a potential female condom campaign as a source of revenue?

    2009-09-29
    

22. Speech Dutch MDG ambassador 6 October

    Dutch MDG ambassador Ronner-Grubacic held a speech at the International Platform meeting 6-7 October 2009, Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam

    2009-10-15
    

23. Program Int. Platform Meeting 6-7 October

    The programme of the International Platform Meeting 6-7 October 2009. Contains links to all presentations during the meeting.

    2009-10-15
    

24. Video female condom presentation

    Regularly, Ilze Smit, advocacy officer of UAFC gives presentations on the female condom. She also did this at the International Platform Meeting. Everything you always wanted to know about the female condom: watch the video of the presentation.

    2009-11-30
    

25. "We can't ignore the needs of the people".

    "We can't ignore the needs of the people" says Vastha Kibirigi from the Uganda Government. See the video with her statement on female condoms.

    2009-12-02
    

26. ACMS workshop on female condoms

    For journalists from various media in Limbe, ACMS organized a working session under the theme "Access to female condoms 4 all". An article and video's of this workshop are available.

    2009-12-18
    

27. Blog Women won't wait

    Article by Kimberly Whipkey Female Condoms: Now more than ever.

    2010-01-14
    

28. Funds for distributing FCs in Zambia

    Indian organization, 3ie, grants funds for distributing FCs at hairdressers in Zambia.

    2010-01-14
    

29. Family Planning Mozambique

    AllAfrica article on the lack of attention to Family Planning including the Female Condom in Mozambique.

    2010-01-14
    

30. Blog article by Serra Sippel

    Serra Sippel of the Center for Health and Gender Equity wrote a blog article on the reitroduction of the FC in Uganda. Article published 29 June, 2009.

    2010-01-20
    

31. 2nd videoclip on promoting FC in Cameroon

    2nd videoclip by Manu on promoting FC in Cameroon on YouTube

    2010-01-20
    

32. African sexuality discourses, including FC

    The 4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights (Addis Ababa in February 2010) debate diverse issues including FC.

    2010-05-19
    

33. Artists from Cameroon promote FC

    Article in Le Messager Quotidien, 21 January 2010 about music record of artists from Cameroon on FC.

    2010-05-21
    

34. History of the Female Condom

    Article about the history of female condoms and specifically the contraceptive efficacy trial for the PATH WC. Also about challenges and successes and about U.S. and international implications.

    2010-05-21
    

35. FC: Protection against pregnancy and disease

    Blog article on Healthdev.net on re-introduction of the FC in Uganda.

    2010-05-21
    

36. Donation of FCs helps fight HIV/AIDS in Kenya

    Blog article on HealthDev.net from January 2010 on donation of FCs in Kenya.

    2010-05-21
    

37. FC: Women friendly protection

    Blog article (Dutch) on 11.be on the FC being women friendly protection against pregnancy and HIV/AIDS.

    2010-05-21
    

38. FC becomes part of everyday life

    Associations and hair saloons in Centre, Littoral, South West, North West and Adamawa regions in Cameroon get involved in UAFC project

    2010-06-21
    

39. Advocay Message Variety & Choice

    The female condom is not only a commodity for safety, but also a pleasurable tool that should be accessible for all!

    2010-07-15
    

40. Amazing Female Condom

    Advantages of the Female Condom; a woman initiated contraceptive that also protects against STIs, including HIV/AIDS.

    2010-07-15
    

41. Video FC demonstration

    Watch the video of Annet Neijmeijer demonstrating the Female Condom at Women Deliver 2010 (June 7-9, 2010 Washington, US)

    2010-07-15
    

42. Pressrelease (NL) at AIDS Conference Vienna

    Press release in Dutch on AIDS conference blind for potential of Female Condom in struggle against HIV/AIDS

    2010-07-21
    

43. Article on FC best way of prevention

    Article by Lucie van Mens in SOAAIDS Magazine (april 2010) on Female Condom: the best way of preventing hiv/aids and unplanned pregnancies

    2010-07-21
    

Blog-articles

1. Preparations for International Aids Conferenc

   2009-04-08
   

2. Ye ye, I know all about the female condom

   At the Programme Coordination Board meeting of UNAIDS in Genève, we are privileged to have...

   2009-06-23
   

3. Dazzled with new ideas

   Dazzled with new ideas at the NGO-forum ICPD+15: 

   The Satellite Session at the NGO...

   2009-09-02
   

Documents

1. Day of Dialogue

   Popcouncil report (2008): sharing insights and evidence on the female condom in Ghana.

   2009-06-17
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2. Saving Lives Now report

   2008 report commissioned by CHANGE blames “bureaucratic obstacles, funding restrictions, and a lack of high level commitment to female condoms” for delaying the expansion of U.S.-funded female condom distribution efforts.

   2009-07-08
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3. Implementation Plan Gender Equality Strategy

   Implementation Plan for the Gender Equality Strategy of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, 2009

   2009-09-09
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4. Over the Threshold: master thesis

   Female Condom Introduction, Negotiation and Use within Heterosexual Relationships in Lagos, Nigeria. Master thesis by Bianca Simmons, Amsterdam University (August 2009)

   2009-09-29
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5. Presentation Serra Sippel (CHANGE)

   Presentation at International Platform Meeting 6-7 October 2009: Informed Advocacy to Expand Global Access to Female Condoms: The Case of the U.S. Government

   2009-10-15
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6. Presentation Ilze Smit

   Presentation Ilze Smit at International Platform Meeting 6-7 October 2009 Building bridges between international and national advocacy

   2009-10-15
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7. Speech Lucie van Mens

   Key note speech of Lucie van Mens at International Platform Meeting 6-7 October 2009, Amsterdam

   2009-10-15
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8. Presentation: Variety of FC in Cameroon

   Presentation at workshop: Variety in Female Condom Programming The Case of Cameroon.

   2009-10-19
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9. Presentation (Français) Cameroun

   Le projet d’accès universel au préservatif féminin au Cameroun: Développement d’un projet à large échelle.

   2009-10-19
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10. Presentation: case study Uganda

    Presentation at International Platform Meeting 6/7 October 2009: The Female Condom in Uganda: The Case for Advocacy

    2009-10-19
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11. Presentation: The FC -Ugandan Experience

    Presentation at international Platform Meeting: The role and motivation of the Ugandan government in the female condom programming. Presented by: Mrs. Vastha Kibirige (Coordinator ABC STD/ACP - MOH)

    2009-10-19
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12. Presentation: development of new designs

    "Development of New Female Condom Designs: The regulatory process" by Mags Beksinska, Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit (University of Witwatersrand, South Africa)

    2009-10-19
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13. Speech Yvonne Bogaarts

    Speech at International Platform Meeting 6/7 October 2009. The importance of an International Platform on Female Condoms by Yvonne Bogaarts (World Population Foundation)

    2009-10-19
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14. Declaration on FC by Cameroon Government

    In October 2009 the government of Cameroon published a declaration on the Female Condom.

    2010-01-20
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15. Call to Action on Maternal Health

    26th of October 2009, a Call to Urgent Action for Maternal Health (Millennium Development Goal 5) was adopted at the High Level meeting in Addis Abeda, Ethiopia.

    2010-05-19
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