International Conference on Population and Development
Gender Based Violence: An Expanded Definition and a Pessimistic Assessment
reader diary by Jane Roberts, 34 Million Friends of UNFPA
March 30, 2010 - 5:50pm (Print)
We must expand the definition of gender based violence and be realistic about efforts to curtail let alone eradicate it.
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The $1 Billion Opportunity
by Cecile Richards and Timothy E. Wirth, Planned Parenthood Federation of America and United Nations Foundation
January 11, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)
Investing $1 billion in voluntary family planning programs would help millions of families live better lives, while contributing to major reductions in infant and maternal mortality, HIV infections and global poverty.
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Renewed Commitment to Reproductive Health Has Implications for Global Environment
by Vicky Markham, Center for Environment and Population (CEP)
January 11, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)
Secretary Clinton made a commitment to women and girls’ health and progress worldwide, which in turn will contribute to tremendous gains on global environmental and climate sustainability.
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Reaching the Global Goal: Health and Rights for All
by Adrienne Germain and Serra Sippel, International Women's Health Coalition and Center for Health and Gender Equity
January 8, 2010 - 7:00am (Print)
This afternoon, the world will be watching for a renewed U.S. commitment to reaching the goals of the ICPD Plan of Action. But after the speeches, commitments made must be turned into action.
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ICPD: Refocusing on Comprehensive Reproductive Health
by Kimberly Whipkey, CHANGE
September 18, 2009 - 7:00am (Print)
All women – whether living with HIV, married, young, transgender, poor, queer – experience their reproductive health in overlapping ways throughout their lives, and reproductive health programs and services should reflect this reality.
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