family planning
Reader diary posted by Jane Roberts, 34 Million Friends of UNFPA November 18, 2009 - 7:50pm
Thoraya Obaid, executive director of the UN Population Fund about family planning: “There is no investment in development that costs so little and brings benefits that are so far-reaching and enormous”.
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Reader diary posted by Jane Roberts, 34 Million Friends of UNFPA November 7, 2009 - 12:35am
We need a peaceful, purposeful, stubborn and obstinate revolution.
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What would a late 19th century midwife think of the fact that some 100 years later, the U.S. ranks 42nd globally in maternal mortality rates, the highest among industrialized countries?
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By Susan Cohen, Guttmacher Institute October 15, 2009 - 4:12pm
A new report from the Guttmacher Institute highlights the urgency for increasing U.S. international family planning assistance and for the US to help mitigate the impact of unsafe abortion.
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By Todd Heywood, New Journalist Fellow October 1, 2009 - 7:53am
Shortly before 2 p.m. the Michigan Senate approved the budget for the Michigan Department of Community Health. The vote was 20-17.
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Reader diary posted by The_National_Campaign, The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy September 29, 2009 - 1:05pm
When we hear about the increased risk of serious side effects, such as blood clots and strokes, associated with hormonal contraceptives, we should ask ourselves: "Compared to what?"
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Two hundred million women worldwide want to avoid pregnancy but lack access to contraception. Recent research suggests that filling this gap is a humane and cost-effective human rights and environmental strategy.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor September 24, 2009 - 9:21am
During the stimulus debate, male commentators and policymakers from Chris Matthews to John Boehner ridiculed the notion that family planning had anything to do with real issues, like say, the economy. A new Guttmacher study suggests they should be eating their words. Meanwhile, a new "egg-as-person" referendum goes to petition stage in Florida.
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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor September 23, 2009 - 6:00am
A new Guttmacher report details the many ways in which women's child-bearing and family planning decisions are affected by the recession.
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As heads of state gather in NY and Pittsburgh this week to discuss our climate future, they should broaden their view beyond the technological fixes that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and remember the human face of climate change—a face that is frequently female, and in need of fundamental support that will enable her to take care of herself, her family, and our world.
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