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On this page you’ll find a list of resources about World Contraception Day. Press releases new and old, downloadable articles and information on all the organizations that get involved to make World Contraception Day what it is.

WHAT IS WCD?

World Contraception Day takes place on September 26th every year. The annual worldwide campaign centers around a vision where every pregnancy is wanted. Launched in 2007, WCD’s mission is to improve awareness of contraception and to enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.

September 26 every year
Press Resources

FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION

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WCD Global Media Backgrounder

WCD MEDIA BACKGROUNDER I - YOUR LIFE 2024

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WCD MEDIA BACKGROUNDER II - FACTS AND FIGURES 2024

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Media Archive

YOUTH LOVE CHECK RESULTS (2015)

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WCD NEWS RELEASE (2014)

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MEDIA REPORT 2012

It’s Your Future: A look at young people around the world and their attitudes towards sex and contraception

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MEDIA REPORT 2011

Clueless or clued-up: Your right to be informed about Contraception

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MEDIA REPORT 2010

Contraception: Whose responsibility is it anyway?

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MEDIA REPORT 2009

Talking Sex and Contraception: What teenagers around the world told us

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WCD Worldwide

WCD WORLDWIDE

Being a worldwide campaign WCD is reflected in numerous activities around the globe. Activities include varied events, conferences and presentations centered around the WCD’s motto.

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World Contraception Day

WHICH CONTRACEPTION IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Taking the pill does not have a noticeable long-term effect on body weight. Some women experience small changes in weight after starting the pill, but this is not proven in clinical studies looking at its long-term effect on body weight. If you're concerned talk to your healthcare provider about your options.

Taking the pill does not have a noticeable long-term effect on body weight. Some women experience small changes in weight after starting the pill, but this is not proven in clinical studies looking at its long-term effect on body weight. If you're concerned talk to your healthcare provider about your options.

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A coalition of international partners with an interest in sexual and reproductive health