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January 2005 update on new publications, actions you can take, and more!
Advocates for Youth's e-News Update
Emergency Contraception: A Puppet Parable of Politics & Polemics
Miss Piggy fought for the right to love a frog; Pinocchio for his right to be real. Cookie Monster fought for his right to eat cookies, while Oscar the Grouch fought for the right to be left alone! Bert and Ernie—well, they are still fighting!
Who's fighting for young people's rights? Did you know that young women, regardless of age, in more than 30 countries around the world have access to emergency contraception (EC) without a doctor's prescription? But, not here in the United States!
Why not? Because, ultra conservatives in the U.S. Congress have pressured the FDA to keep EC—also known as the morning after pill—difficult to obtain, especially for young women. They argue without basis that widespread availability of EC would promote promiscuity!
Think these politicians are hypocritical in arguing that abortion is wrong, but restricting access to medication that could make abortion less necessary? So do we!
We may not be Crank Yankers, but here's our try at puppet activism. To see our short film and to make your voice count, visit http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/ec/
From Research to Practice
From Research to Practice is Advocates' easy-to-read series that explores science-based practices in preventing teen pregnancy, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections. Three new briefs are now available in this series:
HIV Vaccine Research: Creating Support Among Communities of Color
Discusses how a successful preventive vaccine candidate can add a powerful new tool in the fight to prevent HIV and, moreover, how a successful preventive vaccine may be our best hope for ending the epidemic among communities of color across the United States. Specifically, the document includes information on:
- Communities of Color—Underrepresented in HIV Vaccine Trials
- Barriers to the Participation of People of Color
- The Facts—Understanding HIV Vaccine Research
- Community Support and Participation—Overcoming the Barriers
- Involving Youth of Color in Vaccine Trials
- Resources on HIV Vaccine Research
Online in English at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/iag/vaccine.htm
Online in Spanish at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/iag/vaccine_sp.htm
Advocating for Adolescent Reproductive Health in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Provides in-depth information on how to improve adolescent reproductive health and sexual health programs and policies in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Includes case studies that highlight successful Eastern European and Central Asian programs.
Online at http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/advocate_eeca.pdf
The Seventh European Study Tour Is June 3-20, 2005
Teen birth, teen abortion, and STI rates in the United States are higher than in most other industrialized countries. Thus, Advocates for Youth and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will sponsor the seventh European study tour, June 3-20, 2005. The organization will select 30 participants to explore and identify strategies, programs, and policies in the Netherlands, France, and Germany that have positively influenced adolescent sexual behavior and outcomes.
The final deadline for applications is Friday, February 4, 2005. For a PDF file of the European study tour application as well as information on who should apply, selection criteria, and the tentative program itinerary, visit http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/news/events/stdytour.htm
You can help Advocates for Youth with a contribution today. To donate, visit http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/about/donatetoday.htm
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