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From Ugly American to American Idol

By Kelly Castagnaro, IWHC

April 1, 2009 - 9:19am

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Yesterday at the UN, the United States made a strong statement about the importance of comprehensive sexuality education and reproductive health services.

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Physicians, Advocates, Providers Applaud Global Gag Rule Repeal!

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January 23, 2009 - 5:09pm

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Thank you, President Obama. The Global Gag Rule is no more! Advocates, physicians, legislators and women around the world are rejoicing. Onward to the next challenge...

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Secretary of State Clinton's Global Health Priorities?

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January 21, 2009 - 5:54pm

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Hillary Clinton is our new Secretary of State. What kind of power can she wield in matters of global health and what will she do to fix some of our most pressing reproductive health challenges?

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International Women's Health? Who's President Makes The Difference

By Craig Lasher, Population Action International (PAI)

September 29, 2008 - 7:00am

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On the global gag rule, on funding for UNFPA, and on PEFPAR -- who holds the office of the Presidency makes the critical difference.

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Divorcing 'Women' From Foreign Policy Is Bad Policy

By Anika Rahman, Americans for UNFPA

September 26, 2008 - 7:00am

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Americans view U.S. assistance for global women's heath programs as important, but not necessary to our own interests but these issues must form a core part of our foreign policy as much as oil, war and trade. The next administration can change that.

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No Foreign Policy Debate? McCain Puts Campaign On Hold

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

September 24, 2008 - 3:57pm

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The financial crisis is enormous but with a foreign policy debate upcoming, a debate where we'd love to hear where the candidates stand on funding crucial global health care programs, Senator McCain is stating he wants to postpone it.

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Candidates Must Address Global Reproductive Health in First Debate

By Serra Sippel, Center for Health and Gender Equity

September 24, 2008 - 7:00am

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In the upcoming presidential debate on foreign policy issues, will candidates be asked to address sexual and reproductive health and human rights of women as a critical component to our nation's foreign policy?

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Foreign Policy Includes People

By Kay Steiger, RH Reality Check

August 27, 2008 - 8:38pm

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Normally foreign policy discussions include wonky discussions about strategic planning and hawkish declarations about protecting America’s freedoms from foreign enemies. But tonight the discussion includes Tammy Duckworth, the Illinois director of veterans affairs.

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