EUROPEAN SOCIETY OF CONTRACEPTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (ESC)
The ESC was founded in France in 1988 and is a leading medical society in the field of contraception and family planning internationally. ESC's primary aim is to both provide information and improve access to contraception and reproductive health care internationally. In order to achieve its objectives, the ESC strives to harmonize the legal situation internationally and to promote availability of all established methods of contraception. For more information visit the website of the ESC: http://www.contraception-esc.com
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY (FIGIJ)
One of the main tasks of FIGIJ is to improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents around the world. An important part of this is to diminish the mortality of teenage mothers. One method of doing this is by preventing unplanned pregnancies in adolescents by the use of contraception. This is a very serious public health problem. For more information visit the website of FIGIJ: http://www.figij.org
CENTRO LATINOAMERICANO SALUD Y MUJER (CELSAM)
CELSAM is a non-profit organization that aims at improving sexual and reproductive health in women and their partners, through information, orientation and education. CELSAM has a strong presence in Latin America where it conducts its activities. CELSAM's regional network provides information to women and their partners on topics related to women's health, from puberty to adulthood. For more information visit the website of CELSAM: http://www.celsam.org
ASIA PACIFIC COUNCIL ON CONTRACEPTION
The Asia Pacific Council on Contraception (APCOC) was founded in 2006 by leading contraception and family planning experts to highlight the importance of family planning, with safe and reliable contraception across Asia Pacific. Its main goal is to provide women with the right information, education and communication (IEC) to offer them the opportunity to make informed choices in contraception. For more information visit the website of APCOC: http://www.apcoc.net
The campaign is sponsored by Bayer Schering Pharma:
BAYER SCHERING PHARMA
Bayer Schering Pharma is a worldwide leading specialty pharmaceutical company. Its research and business activities are focused on the following areas: Diagnostic Imaging, General Medicine, Specialty Medicine and Women's Healthcare. With innovative products, Bayer Schering Pharma aims for leading positions in specialized markets worldwide. Using new ideas, Bayer Schering Pharma aims to make a contribution to medical progress and strives to improve quality of life. Find more information at http://www.bayerscheringpharma.de
References
(1) The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI), Sharing responsibility: women, society and abortion worldwide, New York: AGI, 1999.
(2) WHO. Abortion in Europe. Entre Nous The European Magazine for Sexual and Reproductive Health No. 59. 2005.
(3) Bayer Schering Pharma: Study - Opinion poll / Sexual behaviour in Europe, 2006.
(4) Save the Children. Children Having Children. State of the World's Mothers 2004. May 2004.
(5) Hofferth SL, Reid L. Early Childbearing and Children's Achievement and Behavior Over Time. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health. 2002; 34(1); 41-49
(6) International Planned Parenthood Federation. Why We Need to Talk About Abortion Factsheet. Available at: http://www.ippfen.org/NR/rdonlyres/06AC38E3-2203-494A-A9C8-5... FactSh_Abortion_Jan2006.pdf Last accessed 10th July 2008.
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(7) Hansard. Source: DH. National Schedule of Reference Costs Appendix 1C. 2004 Available at http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm20030... vo040512/text/40512w35.htm
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For further information please contact: Dr. Friederike Lorenzen, Product Communication, Bayer Schering Pharma AG, phone: +49-30-468-15805, e-mail: friederike.lorenzen@bayerhealthcare.com. Fiona Gildea, Account Manager, Ketchum, phone: +44-20-7611-3601, e-mail: fiona.gildea@ketchum.com
