Whether building support among decision-makers in health
ministries or securing emergency contraception access
through the courts, a major focus of the Consortium's
work has always been to provide support for EC advocacy.
To respond to the continuing need for EC advocacy tools,
the Consortium has developed targeted advocacy materials
to support the introduction and expansion of EC. These
include:
Questions
and Answers for Decision-Makers [PDF] (Currently under revision. Check back soon for updated version in 2011)
Talking
Points for Spokespersons Responding to Opposition
[PDF] (Currently under revision. Check back soon for updated version in 2011)
The Consortium has also developed policy statements to address key EC issues. These
have been used worldwide to strengthen support for EC
use and availability. ICEC's fact sheets also present
research and strategies in support of EC. In addition, the Emergency Contraception Fast Facts webpage provides a general overview of EC.
Endorsements or position statements supporting emergency contraception
have been issued by the World Health Organization (WHO),
the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA),
and many other health associations. These endorsements
can be used to demonstrate support for EC by the international
health community.
To search for more materials that may be useful, please
visit our Materials
Database and search by the keyword "EC Advocacy"
under the criteria "Suggested Use".
EC Advocacy Works To:
•
Educate women, health officials, policy
makers about EC's existence, safety, and role in
reducing unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions,
and as an important part of family planning choices
•
Create an environment
that fosters successful product introduction and
success by building awareness of EC
•
Draw attention to
addressing women's reproductive health needs within
the greater context of family planning--- emphasizing
the idea that women can choose whether or not
they get pregnant.
