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Sexually active youth in developing countries need access to confidential, low-cost, and youth-friendly contraceptive services to delay too-early childbearing and protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV infection. Below you will find fact sheets, policy briefs and other resources about policies related to youth in low- to middle-income countries as well as opportunities for action around U.S. Foreign Policy. Get involved now in the fight to protect the health of these young people.
Take Action
Support $1 Billion for International Family Planning Assistance
For young women ages 15 to 19 in low- to middle-income countries, complications from pregnancy are the leading cause of death. Access to family planning services and commodities such as male and female condoms are critical to saving these young women’s lives and allowing them to plan their pregnancies. Email your Representatives now to tell them to request $1 billion for international family planning.
Tell Congress to Support the Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act
The Global Sexual and Reproductive Health Act, sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) would fundamentally transform U.S. foreign assistance policy regarding sexual and reproductive health, bringing it in line with a rights-based approach. The bill calls for the implementation of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health programs, including voluntary family planning, education and outreach, reduction of unsafe abortion, STI and HIV prevention, integration of services, training for health professionals, abandonment of harmful traditional practices, and provision of sexual and reproductive health services during emergencies. Take Action Now! Ask your Representative to cosponsor the bill!
Tell Congress to Support the Global Democracy Promotion Act
The Global Democracy Promotion Act (GDPA) (H.R. 4879/S. 311), introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), would create a permanent, legislative barrier to attempts by a future administration to re-instate the Global Gag Rule—a dangerous US policy that has in the past been used to prevent foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that receive US family planning funds from using their own, non-US funds to provide legal abortion services, advocate for abortion law reform in their own countries, or even provide accurate medical counseling or referrals regarding abortion. The impact of the policy’s instatement, repeal, and reinstatement is felt by women all over the world and undermines U.S. investments in global health and democracy. Ask your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Global Democracy Promotion Act!
Policy Briefs
Tools and Strategies for Activists
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