Emergency contraception refers to back-up methods for contraceptive emergencies which women can use within the first few days after unprotected intercourse to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraceptives are not suitable for regular use.

Reviews and recommends current strategies for the involvement of men in programmes aimed at improving reproductive health. Topics covered include: programming for men in prevention and care of sexually transmitted infections; programming for men in family

How countries treat those who have been forced to flee persecution and human rights abuse elsewhere is a litmus test of their commitment to defending human rights and upholding humanitarian values. Yet, fifty years after its inception, the states that firs

As regional minority languages gain increasing recognition and better treatment in Europe, what is the condition of the languages spoken by immigrant communities in the continent? Is their use encouraged, or are these languages seen as obstacles to the int

This website provides links to resources related to coastal and marine management within the World Bank.

This short introduction from Blue Zoo Guides is designed for kids, but is also great for adults trying to educate themselves about the basics of ocean life. Book Summary: Children can't help but be fascinated with ocean critters. While wading at the edge o

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The website is aimed at seven to 11-year-olds and features four farm animal characters who guide visitors around the site, giving them an idea of what life is like for children in Africa. Cowforce.com is the winner of the Yahoo People's Choice Award and Ya

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