By: Dr. Shibilu Shamsudeen, Women Deliver 100 Young Leader from United Arab Emirates
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In many parts of the Muslim world, the topic of contraception is largely avoided, as is sexual education in general. Further, any discussion related to sexuality, especially to the unmarried, is a taboo. Many countries in the Middle East even have laws against the purchase of oral contraceptive pills. Read more...