Contraception

Emergency Contraception

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UNESCO Calls for Comprehensive Sex Ed

02.12.10 - Comprehensive sex education has gotten a major boost from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Earlier this month, the agency released international sex education guidelines…

Shadow Letter: Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Egypt (CEDAW)

01.19.10 - In 2009, the Center submitted a shadow letter to the CEDAW Committee on the situation of sexual and reproductive rights in Egypt, in preparation for the Committee's review of Egypt at its 45th session…

Tummino v. von Eschenbach: GAO Report on FDA Refusal to Allow Plan B to go OTC

11.20.09 - 
GAO Report to Congressional Requesters
November 2005

FDA Decision Process to Deny Initial Application for Over-the-Counter Marketing of Emergency Contraceptive Drug Plan B Was Unusual

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Contraceptive Access in the United States

The right to obtain and use contraceptives is part of the fundamental right to privacy guaranteed by the United States Constitution. The Supreme Court has stated that this right extends not only to married adults, but also to unmarried persons, including teens…