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I have five children – that’s enough.”
Mildred, Kenya
“Women are getting more children because they have
no condoms, no pills, and no clinic to go to get advice.”
June, Kenya
Sex education
“People need educating. Men believe that if you have sex
with a virgin you will be cured of HIV/AIDS. One man I know
infected so many girls.”
Njoki, Kenya
“Most men don’t want to get involved in family planning.
Many refuse to use condoms.”
Irene, Kenya
“Peer educators are important because they can break down
myths. Young people need to be empowered to reach other
young people.”
Rufus, Kenya
“Some of the people around here cannot afford condoms.
We give them free, so what happens to young people if
this place is closed.”
Diana, Kenya
The impact of poor sexual and reproductive health on lives
in Kenya.
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‘You can help prevent the death and suffering caused by poor sexual and reproductive
health by ‘getting active’ on this crucial issue.
It is important that our government is working to ensure support for sexual and reproductive
health programmes and to counteract attempts to deny individuals their rights.
Get Active. MPs have a vital role to play in encouraging – and also questioning – the Government’s
record and activities in the field of international development.
Your elected representative is duty bound to listen to your views and respond, too. Your voice counts.
So, ask your MP the crucial question: “Sex: what position will youadopt?”
Your MP can:
• write to HM Treasury to request increased funding for the Department of International Development
(DFID) to support its work in improving sexual and reproductive health and rights around the world
• urge the Prime Minister to take a leadership role in ensuring continued international support for
sexual and reproductive health and rights.
You can:
• get on top of sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, visit www.interactworldwide.org or
www.mariestopes.org.uk to stay informed and keep up to date on campaigns targeting government,
companies, individuals and those with influence. Help us demand that they take action to ensure
freedom and access to sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services for all.
You can find your MP’s name and constituency address on the internet by logging on to
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/aristotle or by telephoning 020 7219 4272 and giving your postcode.
Alternatively, if you know your MP’s name you can write care of: House Of Commons, Westminster,
London, SW1A 0AA.
You’ve read about sexual and reproductive health – what it means, why it matters, and what you can
do to help save the lives of women and children in the poorest countries.
This publication has been produced
with the assistance of the European
Union. The content of this
publication is the sole responsibility
of interact worldwide and Marie
Stopes International, and can in no
way be taken to reflect the views of
the European Union.
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Now is the time to get active: ‘Sex: what position will youadopt?’