Around 224 million women still don’t access family planning
Since 1990, the number of people using modern contraception methods has doubled globally but despite this, nearly 224 million women in mainly developing regions still do not use safe and effective family planning methods, according to the UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA The increased use reflects a major health success that has allowed millions of young people to avoid unintended pregnancy and exercise choice over their futures, but UNFPA said that “for far too many, the basic human right to choose whether to have children continues to be undermined.” ‘Contraceptives save lives’ The unavailability of contraception leads to a rise in unintended pregnancies and higher rates of maternal deaths resulting from unsafe abortions, according to UNFPA. The consequences extend far beyond health, contributing to increased adolescent pregnancies, school dropouts, and a heightened risk of gender-based violence. “Contraceptives save lives”, reiterated D...
