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(a) Phase one (20th April 2020 to 22nd May 2020) |
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Health (GBV, MH, FP) messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Trial week 1) |
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Are you experiencing violence? Violence can be sexual, physical, or emotional and can happen to you! Even in your own home! Don't delay, Call 116 for help! |
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Are you pregnant and bleeding? Have stomach pains, headache, or fever? Don't delay, visit the clinic! Don't let fear of Corona stop you, a midwife can help you |
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Use family planning if you don't want to get pregnant, it is free at government clinics and hospitals. Don't be afraid of Corona, go to your nearest clinic |
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GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 2) |
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Are you experiencing violence? Violence can be sexual, physical or emotional and can happen to you! Even in your own home! Don't delay, Call 116 for help! |
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Violence at home is never ok. Never use physical, sexual or emotional violence in the home. If you experience violence at home, go to FSU or call 116 for help! |
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Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities! |
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MH messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 3) |
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Go for ANC as soon as you get pregnant and attend all ANC visits. The midwife can help you look after yourself and your baby. |
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Free healthcare is for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. If you are pregnant or just had a baby, visit your nearest clinic for free healthcare. |
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Giving birth at home can lead to serious complications for you and your baby, you can even die. Deliver your baby at a clinic with a midwife. Don't fear Corona |
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FP and COVID messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS in Freetown (Week 4) |
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Use family planning if you don't want to get pregnant, it is free at government clinics and hospitals. Don't be afraid of Corona, go to your nearest clinic |
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Condoms protect you from pregnancy, HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Even with coronavirus you can still visit hospitals if are pregnant or to join family planning |
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To prevent corona virus, avoid touching your face, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, wash your hands regularly with soap and water. |
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(b) Phase two (3rd July 2020 to 26th July 2020) |
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GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 1) |
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No one has the right to force you for sex. EVERYONE has the right to say NO! Rape is a crime! If it happens to you, don't delay, go to FSU or call 116 for help! |
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It is against the law to have sex with or to marry a child under 18 years, it is a crime. Protect our children and report offenses! |
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GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 2) |
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Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities! |
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If you try to settle a sexual offense such as rape out of court, you will be convicted and or fined. Such a compromise is a crime! |
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GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 3) |
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No one has the right to force you for sex. EVERYONE has the right to say NO! Rape is a crime! If it happens to you, don't delay, go to FSU or call 116 for help! |
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It is against the law to have sex with or to marry a child under 18 years, it is a crime. Protect our children and report offenses! |
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GBV messages delivered to target beneficiaries via SMS nationwide (Week 4) |
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Women and girls are at increased risk of sexual, physical or emotional violence. Help to protect the rights of women, girls especially those with disabilities! |
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If you try to settle a sexual offense such as rape out of court, you will be convicted and or fined. Such a compromise is a crime! |