
APF
Associação para o Planeamento da Família
Lisboa, Portugal
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Founded in 1967, APF is a non-governmental organisation based in Lisboa, Portugal working on health, human rights, education +2 more.
The Associação para o Planeamento da Família (APF) is a Portuguese non-governmental organisation founded in 1967 to promote free and informed choices in sexual and reproductive life and positive parenting. It is the Portuguese member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. Its work covers sexual and reproductive health services, sexuality education in schools, teacher and professional training, youth participation, support for victims of trafficking and violence, public debate and advocacy on sexual and reproductive rights, and research. It works across Portugal through its headquarters and regional delegations. It is recognised as a private institution of social solidarity with health purposes, a non-governmental organisation for development, and a public utility body without profit motive.
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Sexualidade em Linha
Health · Portugal
Anonymous, confidential and free telephone and email counselling and information service on sexual and reproductive health for young people and adults, run with the national youth institute.
Kits de Educação Sexual
Education · Portugal
Teaching resource kits for each cycle of basic education and for secondary education, with a manual of activities and teaching materials.
Grupos de Jovens APF
Children & Youth · Portugal
Groups of young people aged 15 to 25 who take part in APF activities and volunteer on sexual and reproductive health issues.
CAP - Centro de Acolhimento e Protecção a Vítimas de Tráfico de Seres Humanos
Human rights · Portugal
Shelter and protection centre for victims of human trafficking, operating since 2008 under an agreement with the Social Security Institute and other government bodies.
CAFAP Traços e Trajetos
Community development · Portugal
Family support and parental counselling centre in Lisbon, run under a cooperation agreement with the Lisbon district social security centre.
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ICS - Instituto de Ciências Sociais, Universidade Lusíada, UNFPA, Organon, Bayer Portugal, MSD Portugal, Instituto da Segurança Social
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