The International Consortium for Emergency Contraception (ICEC) unites international organizations committed to a common mission: to expand access to emergency contraception, with emphasis on developing countries.


ICEC's Mission

The mission of the International Consortium for Emergency Contraception is to expand access to and ensure safe and locally appropriate use of emergency contraception worldwide within the broader context of family planning and reproductive health programs, with an emphasis on developing countries.


Contact ICEC

• Elizabeth Westley, ICEC Coordinator

Contact the Regional Consortia

Regional Consortia:

• Africa - ECafrique: John Skibiak
  
  
• Latin America - CLAE El Consorcio Latinoamericano de Anticoncepcion de Emergencia: Jimmy Telleria
  
  
• Asia - Asia Pacific Network for Emergency Contraception (APNEC): Emelina Quintillan
  
  
• Arab World Regional Network: Angel Foster
  
  
• Eastern Europe, NIS, and Balkan Region: Svitlana Okromeshko

ICEC: Key Messages

• EC offers an important "second chance" to prevent unintended pregnancy.
  
  
• ECPs are a special formulation of regular oral contraceptives (OCs) at a higher dose, and can be safely self-administered by women.
  
  
• EC will not interfere with an established pregnancy.
  
  
• EC is the only method that can be used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.
  
  
• EC is safe for women of all ages.
  
  
• Increasing access to EC does not decrease condom use.
  
  
• Women have a right to information and easy access to all reproductive health services, including EC.

ICEC Available Resources

• Policy Statements
  
  
• Press Releases
  
  
• Emergency Contraception Medical and Service Delivery Guidelines
  
  
• Links to member organization web sites
  
  
• Links to Regional Consortia worldwide
  
  
• Listings of emergency contraception pill product availability worldwide
  
  
• Case studies on introducing emergency contraception