Alarmed by the rising rate of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the United Nations agencies in the Philippines, including the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO), urged Philippine legislators to quickly...
Alarmed by the rising rate of teenage pregnancies in the Philippines, the Korea International Cooperation Agency , and the United Nations agencies in the Philippines, including the United Nations Population Fund , United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organization , urged Philippine legislators to quickly pass the adolescent pregnancy bill. The groups said the legislation is crucial in addressing this problem and ensuring the well-being of young people in the country.
“Having legislation that ensures access to essential reproductive health services is a crucial step towards a more equitable and sustainable future, where every young person can thrive and reach their full potential,” said Gustavo González, UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines. “Adolescent pregnancy is also not just a health issue, but a social and economic one as well.
“Adolescent pregnancy can result in significant health risks, including increased rates of preventable maternal and infant deaths, as well as the dangerous practice of unsafe abortions. Having a comprehensive framework to address this urgent issue and to protect the sexual and reproductive health and rights of young Filipinos, will help empower adolescents to make informed choices about their bodies and pave the way for better futures,” said UNFPA Philippines Country Representative Dr.
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