World Contraception Day [2022]- History, Significance, Theme & Quotes

Updated September 22, 2022

World Contraception Day is an annual campaign that takes place on September 26 every year. It is celebrated to generate awareness across the globe about available contraceptive options. Also, encourages young people to make responsible decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health.

In order to exercise their right to choose whether or not to become pregnant, the number and spacing of their children, and to enjoy safe and enjoyable sexual experiences without the risk of unexpected pregnancies, women and adolescent girls can use contraceptives.

Contraception refers to any method, medicine, sexual practices, surgical procedures, or device used to prevent pregnancy. The most common forms of artificial Contraception are condoms and pills. Women can choose various different methods to prevent pregnancy. Some work better than others at preventing pregnancy.

History of World Contraception Day;

On September 26, 2007, Ten International Family Planning Organisations celebrated the first World Contraception Day to increase contraceptive knowledge among young people and to raise awareness about the importance of family planning and birth control or Contraception so that every pregnancy is desired.

The ten organizations are the Asian Pacific Council on Contraception, Centro Latinoamericano Salud y Mujer, the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, and the German Foundation for World Population.

International Federation of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, International Planned Parenthood Federation, Marie Stopes International, Population Services International, The Population Council, The USAID, Women Deliver.

All couples and people have their rights; they are independent and independent to choose the number and spacing of their kids. It was stated during the International Conference on Population and Development that took place in 1994.

It is also embodied in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development within goal 3.7. Now, 15 international NGOs, governmental organizations, and scientific and medical societies are supporting World Contraception Day.

Significance of World Contraception Day;

In developing nations such as Peru, the Philippines, Romania, etc., approximately 255 million women wish to plan their pregnancies but lack access to modern contraceptive techniques. Increased maternal mortality, which is the leading cause of death for women who are of reproductive age, is caused by this preventable risk.

The two greatest threats to women’s sexual and reproductive health are HIV (Human immunodeficiency viruses) and undesired pregnancy. Women living in areas with high rates of HIV lack access to contraceptive methods.

Awareness or proper knowledge of modern contraceptive techniques can help women and couples make informed choices that help enhance women’s and society’s well-being.

That’s why World Contraception Day has been established to spread awareness about contraceptive methods and their importance. Also, this day encourages young people to make responsible decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health.

World Contraception Day 2022 Theme:

The theme of World Contraception Day 2021 was “Contraception: it’s your life, it’s your responsibility.” And the theme for 2022 has not been announced yet by International Family Planning Organisations.

How to observe World Contraception Day;

Family planning organizations hold events on this day to raise awareness about the importance of Contraception among the general public. These organizations provide condoms for free while raising awareness of the many forms of Contraception.

In addition, the events have also included family-planning-themed trivia, person-on-the-street interviews about family planning, displays of contraceptive techniques from around the world, and costume parties with a contraceptive theme.

You can celebrate this day by participating in these events, webinars, and workshops. If you don’t know too much about Contraception, this is the best day you can start on this day. To learn more about the various kinds of Contraception used around the world, read books and watch tutorials on the internet.

To celebrate World Contraception Day online, you run a campaign on social media. Use #WorldContraceptionDay, and #WorldContraceptionDay2022 to spread awareness for this day on Twitter, Facebook, Koo, and Instagram.

World Contraception Day Quotes;

(I) “The greatest contraceptive one can have in the developing world is the knowledge that your children will live.” – Julius Nyerere
(II) “Birth control is the first important step woman must take toward the goal of her freedom. It is the first step she must take to be a man’s equal. It is the first step they must both take toward human emancipation.” – Margaret Sanger

(III) “Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.” – Louise Slaughter
(IV) “The best contraceptive is the word no – repeated frequently.” – Margaret Smith
(V) “…contraceptives are the greatest life-saving, poverty-ending, women-empowering innovation ever created.” – Melinda Gates

(VI) “Consistency is a contraceptive; it prevents the birth of new things!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
(VII) “The best contraceptive in the world is a good education.” – Joycelyn Elders
(VIII) “The only remedy against hunger is reasonable birth control.” – Friedrich Durrenmatt

(IX) “The decision to outlaw contraceptives were made for women by men.” – Melinda Gates
(X) “Education of both men and women is a wonderful contraceptive.” – Henry W. Kendall

Frequently Asked Questions on World Contraception Day

Q. What day is World Contraception Day?

Ans: World Contraception Day is an annual campaign that takes place on September 26 every year.

Q. Why does World Contraception Day celebrated?

Ans: It is celebrated to generate global awareness about contraceptive options. Also, encourages young people to make responsible decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health.

Q. What was the theme of World Contraception Day 2021?

Ans: The theme of World Contraception Day 2021 was “Contraception: it’s your life, it’s your responsibility.”

Q. How does World Contraception Day celebrated?

Ans: Family planning organizations organize some events on this day to spread awareness about the importance of contraception among the general people. These organizations provide condoms for free while raising awareness of the many forms of contraception.

World Contraception Day 2022- History, Significance, Theme, Quotes & know How We can Observe It?