the problem
Low rates of contraceptive use coupled with gender inequality have led to dire circumstances for women in sub-Saharan Africa. In order to address this problem, the health and rights of women must be prioritized. Reproductive rights play a significant role in women achieving equality.
rates of contraceptive use
Percentage of women using any modern method of contraception among those aged 15-49 who are married or in a union
* This map was provided by the United Nations and can be found at http://www.un.org/esa/population/publications/contraceptive2011/anymodern.pdf
As this map shows, contraceptive prevalence is less than 20% in the majority of sub-Saharan African countries. Compared to the rest of the world, African countries have lagged far behind in contraceptive use.
As this map shows, contraceptive prevalence is less than 20% in the majority of sub-Saharan African countries. Compared to the rest of the world, African countries have lagged far behind in contraceptive use.
"Legal restrictions on abortion largely do not affect whether women will get an abortion, but they can have a major impact on whether abortion takes place under safe or unsafe conditions and, therefore, whether it jeopardizes women's health and lives." -Guttmacher Institute
For the sake of women's health and their reproductive freedom, access to family planning services in sub-Saharan Africa must be addressed in order to end the practice of unsafe abortions.
For the sake of women's health and their reproductive freedom, access to family planning services in sub-Saharan Africa must be addressed in order to end the practice of unsafe abortions.