World Contraception Day 2022: The World Contraception Day is observed on 26th September of every year. This day is observed in order to spread awareness about the available contraceptive methods. Contraception is a birth control method which is used to avoid unwanted pregnancies.According to UN experts, every women and adolescent girl has the right to access contraception and family planning services, information and education.  Contraceptives allow adolescent girls and women to decide whether to be pregnant or not. Contraceptives enable women to decide the number and spacing of their children. It is usually registered to a female-male couple who wish to limit the number of children they have or to control spacing of their children. It is supported by several groups of international NGOs, some of them are: Asian Pacific Council on Contraception, International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, International Planned Parenthood Federation and etc,. Let’s see the history, theme, significance and quotes of the World Contraception Day. 

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World Contraception Day 2022: History

• The ten international family planning organisations observed World Contraception Day on 26th September in 2007 in order to raise awareness about contraception.
• World Contraception Day is supported by 15 international NGOs, governmental organizations , scientific and medical societies in order to spreading the right knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. 
• In 1994, During the International Conference on Population and Development , it was stated that the right of all couples and people to choose the number and spacing of their children independently and responsibility. 
• This day focuses not only women but also their parents, health care professionals, and other relevant persons shall be informed about the contraception as possible.

World Contraception Day 2022: Theme

• Every year, World Contraception Day is celebrated with some special theme. World Contraception Day 2022 theme is yet to be announced.

World Contraception Day 2022: Significance

• The aim of World Contraception Day is to educate the couple and women about reproductive health and the various birth control methods.
• We can educate the teenage kids, nieces or nephews about the sexual health and tell them the importance of hte contraception.
• We must educate ourselves with the right information on birth control. We can get more information from our gynaecologist.
• We can talk to our family and friends about the safe methods of contraception and help them prevent untimely pregnancies.

World Contraception Day Quotes:

The quotes about World Contraception Day is,

• “The decision to outlaw contraceptives was made for women by men”.
• “The greatest contraceptive one can have in the developing world is the knowledge that your children will live”.
• “Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion”.

World Contraception Day 2022: FAQs

Q: When was World Contraception Day observed?

A: World Contraception Day was observed 26th September in 2007. From 2007 every year of 26th September is observed as World Contraception Day.

Q: Who established World Contraception Day?

A: World Contraception Day was established by ten international family planning organizations.

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