Purpose of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Planned Parenthood federation of America is the leading reproductive and sexual healthcare provider in the United States which works alongside various partner organizations all over the world to improve the sexual, reproductive health and the well being of families as well as individuals. The organization believes in a person's right to manage his/her fertility, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, income, race, age, nationality, ethnicity, or location.
With these beliefs, the organization has set up around 84 independent local affiliates in the United States responsible for running around 800 healthcare centers across the country which provides quality healthcare services to men, women and teens offering family planning to a large part of women population.
The organization in responsible for providing sex education, sexual and reproductive healthcare and related information to more than 5 million people around the world every year. The main focus of the organization is on prevention of unintended pregnancy along with pap tests and breast examinations for detection of cancer in addition to tests and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases. Abortion services make up to 3 percent of the Planned Parenthood healthcare services. They also provide educational program to more than 1.2 million people every year and has about 4 million activists, donors and supporters lobbying for women's health, safety and the fundamental reproductive rights of the people.
The organization believes that the reproductive self determination is a voluntary action and the right to privacy of the individual needs to be preserved. The reproductive self determination will enhance the quality of life and relationships. By keeping all these in mind, they provide comprehensive reproductive and complementary healthcare services by preserving and protecting the privacy as well as rights of individuals. It also advocates public policies that ensure the rights and provides access to healthcare services. It also educates the masses about sexuality and its implications on individuals and society and also carrying out various research programs regarding reproductive and sexual healthcare.
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