Brazil to Hand Out 65 Million Condoms During Carnaval

11.21.09

LIFESTYLE

Brazil to Hand Out 65 Million Condoms During Carnaval

by Dorkys Ramos | 02.17.2009 | 4:45pm | 7 Comments

Revelers take part in the Ceu na Terra, or "Heaven on Earth," pre-carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, on February 14, 2009.

AP Photo/ Ricardo Moraes

Rio Carnaval kicks off this Friday and the Brazilian government is boosting its efforts to keep party-goers safe—by handing out 65 million free condoms. This will be a 20 million increase over what it usually distributes every other month. The prophylactics are given to state agencies, which will then give them out at parties and events nationwide.

Brazil is the world’s leading government buyer of condoms, spending close to $36 million to purchase 1.2 billion condoms this year as part of its anti-HIV and AIDS campaigns. Approximately 560 million free condoms will be available throughout the year, which translates to about three for each of Brazil’s 191 million people. Though the United Nations has praised its efforts, Roman Catholic Church officials oppose the program preferring sexual abstinence as the contraceptive of choice.

7 Comments

Amelia00
09.06.2009
4:25pm

Yeah, It`s good idea. I think governments of all countries should do the same. It will be positive, if escort girls in London get free condoms.

Kamil
08.03.2009
2:32am

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Agata
06.24.2009
9:30am

My kudos for the condom throwing! I personally know a lot of teenagers who are having babies in Brazil and AIDS and other STD's... So, it's a good thing to encourage people for safe sex. The Catholic church is offended! Big DEAL! P.S. It's a pity that just condoms were thrown, not sex toys ....

mikese
05.15.2009
1:14pm

With all the female escorts down there i hope condoms are free.

Amily
08.19.2009
3:48am

Quote: mikese 05.15.2009 2:14pm With all the female escorts down there i hope condoms are free. __________________________________________________________ I bet you're right, but something tells me that those girls have their own condoms.

manuel
03.08.2009
11:50am

sure protect them from themselves F* F* F* thats all we think of. that and money dam i knew i should have invested in that condom stock. party party party buy buy buy more more more. grow up the end is closer than you think. act like a condom and We are all going down the toilet just like the condoms. Cuidate

BoriLibra10
02.19.2009
10:51am

I think this is an excellent idea, they have to be smart and protect their citizens.