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© RFSU RFSU- Clinic Combination of service and advocacy work for SRHR
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© RFSU The overall objectives for Rights to YFS To promote physical and mental health To strengthens young people in the development of their identity so that they can deal with their sexuality To prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexual transmitted infections including HIV/Aids
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© RFSU YFS Based on voluntary participation, the young come to the services for various reasons on their own accord Youth Friendly Reproductive Health Services including information and counseling that ensure confidentiality
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© RFSU YFS Target Group YFS should be open for all young women and men. The upper age limit is to be adapted to local needs Whether married or unmarried adolescents must be given information to make informed decisions for them selves and they must have access to the health services they require
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© RFSU YFS Preventive work on different levels Health preserving Before something happens and that it will not happen Early diagnosis and prompt start of treatment of various conditions including abortion
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© RFSU YFS Individual counseling is seen to be important Out reach work to schools
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© RFSU Gender effects and YFS Expectations of sexual activity of boys and girls Views regarding responsibility for contraception Social consequences of pregnancy/ STI
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© RFSU YFS should work to: Strengthen young people in their natural curiosity about desire and pleasure in sexuality Support young people's self-respect and integrity Have an open attitude to homosexuality, bisexuality and trans persons Be aware of young people with disabilities, ensure their right to knowledge and support
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© RFSU Service and Advocacy RFSU Clinic The staff have a broad knowledge and experience of the medical, psychological and social disciplines as well as knowledge of and openness for culture-related issues A multi -professional method of work with respect for the competence of different professions is essential and facilitates a holistic view
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© RFSU YFS Youth Friendly Reproductive and Sexual Health Services including information and counseling hand in hand with Sexuality education could be the first step towards Safer Sex
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© RFSU RFSU Clinic Why do RFSU still run services ? Rights based To use collected knowledge in RFSU advocacy work Networking
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© RFSU RFSU Clinic Contraception and STI Sexual questions and problems/psychotherapy Education/Outreach
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© RFSU RFSU Clinic Employed staff Consultants'
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