In Asia, more than half of all women of reproductive age want to avoid a pregnancy. However, 22% of these women—141 million in 2014—are either using no method or using a less effective, traditional method.

 

See also: 

Adding It Up 2014: Global Fact Sheet
Adding It Up 2014: Latin America and the Caribbean Fact Sheet
Adding It Up 2014: Sub-Saharan Africa Fact Sheet

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CONDOMIZE! protects vulnerable populations from HIV

01 December 2014
Condoms distributed by CONDOMIZE! at an event in Lusaka, Zambia ©The CONDOMIZE! Campaign
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The nine case studies presented in this brochure are drawn from a longer UNFPA report entitled, "Culture Matters: Working with Communities and Faith-based Organizations". It highlights the necessity of mainstreaming cultural analysis and sensitivity in development efforts addressing issues such as gender equality and equity, HIV/AIDS, female genital cutting, gender-based violence and reproductive health. Programmes in Brazil, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Uganda and Yemen are analyzed.

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