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UNFPA Urges Action on Contraceptive Access in Latin America

6/9/2025

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The UNFPA champions the fundamental right to sexual and reproductive health, calling for accessible and affordable contraceptives. Alarmingly, 10% of women in Latin America and 17% in the Caribbean still face unmet family planning needs, hindered by geographical challenges, legal obstacles, and inadequate services, especially for marginalized communities.

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Story summary

The UNFPA champions the fundamental right to sexual and reproductive health, calling for accessible and affordable contraceptives. Alarmingly, 10% of women in Latin America and 17% in the Caribbean still face unmet family planning needs, hindered by geographical challenges, legal obstacles, and inadequate services, especially for marginalized communities.