Senator Boxer Calls Hearing on UNFPA
February 22, 2002
Congress Urges White House to Honor Funding Agreement
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has called a Senate hearing for next Wednesday, February 27, to address the UN Population Fund's (UNFPA) program in China. In early January, the White House froze funds appropriated to UNFPA by Congress as part of the foreign assistance bill for fiscal year 2002, reacting to allegations by family planning opponents that UNFPA supports China's program of coercive abortion. This is the same UNFPA for which the White House requested $25 million last year, and to which the White House awarded an additional $600,000 last October for addressing women's health issues in Afghanistan. Congress approved $34 million for UNFPA in December 2001, in an agreement reached through extensive, bipartisan negotiations during the appropriations process. This move by the White House has already caused ripples of dissent on Capitol Hill - and nearly 130 members of Congress have signed a letter to the President urging him to honor the agreement they reached. The White House has the power to decide either to honor the congressionally appropriated amount and fund UNFPA at $34 million, to fund it at a lower level, or to not fund it at all. All signs indicate that a decision is imminent.
Senator Boxer Calls Hearing on UNFPA – Congress Urges White House to Honor Funding Agreement
February 22, 2002
Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has called a Senate hearing for next Wednesday, February 27, to address the UN Population Fund's (UNFPA) program in China.
PAI Marks Anniversary of Global Gag Rule's Reinstatement – Policy Contradicts Efforts to Strengthen Women's Rights, Democracy
January 18, 2002
At a time when President Bush holds the fate of funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in limbo, Population Action International (PAI) this week also observes the one-year anniversary of President Bush's reinstatement of the global gag rule.
PAI Marks Anniversary of Global Gag Rule's Reinstatement
January 18, 2002
Policy contradicts efforts to strengthen women's rights, democracy
At a time when President Bush holds the fate of funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in limbo, Population Action International (PAI) this week also observes the one-year anniversary of President Bush's reinstatement of the global gag rule. The global gag rule prohibits overseas healthcare providers from speaking out on abortion-related issues and counseling on abortion, in their own countries with their own, non-U.S. funds. The administration's reinstatement of this policy, and the threat to UNFPA funding, both coincide with the January 22 anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the United States.
Bush Administration Poised to De-Fund UNFPA, Circumvent Congress
January 14, 2002
Family Planning Proponents Urge White House to Honor Funding Agreement
The Bush Administration last week indicated that it may reduce or deny funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the foremost UN agency involved in expanding access to family planning and maternal health care around the world, including in Afghanistan. The news comes within days of the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in the United States, and can only be interpreted as an attempt by conservative, anti-abortion groups and lawmakers to derail U.S. international family planning efforts. High-ranking White House and State Department officials are scheduled to further discuss the matter this Wednesday.
Funds for UNPFA Threatened – PAI Urges White House to Honor Funding Agreement
January 14, 2002
Population Action International (PAI) today expressed dismay over news that the Bush Administration may reduce or deny funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the foremost UN agency involved in expanding access to family planning and maternal health care around the world, including in Afghanistan.
Congress Approves Foreign Aid Bill
December 21, 2001
Funding Increases for International Family Planning and HIV/AIDS Prevention
On December 20, ending one of the longest-running sessions in recent history, Congress passed the foreign operations appropriations bill for fiscal year 2002, approving nearly $15.4 billion for international development assistance programs, including increased funding for family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS programs.
PAI Applauds Congress as Foreign Aid Bill Passes
December 20, 2001
More Funding for Family Planning Advocated
Population Action International (PAI) today applauds Congress for passing the foreign operations appropriations bill, approving nearly $15.4 billion for international development assistance programs, including increased funding for family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS programs. "Today Congress has taken an important step forward," said Amy Coen, President of PAI. "We are delighted that Congress has decided to invest more in people's well-being. Woman by woman, community by community, these investments can build healthier, more stable, democratic societies."
PAI Applauds Congress as Foreign Aid Bill Passes – More Funding for Family Planning Advocated
December 20, 2001
Population Action International (PAI) today applauds Congress for passing the foreign operations appropriations bill, approving nearly $15.4 billion for international development assistance programs, including increased funding for family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS programs.
The Younger Face of AIDS – A Generation at Risk
November 30, 2001
Population Action International (PAI) this week commemorates World AIDS Day, expressing concern that the pandemic continues unimpeded in many parts of the world where preventative efforts are inadequate or nonexistent. PAI is particularly disturbed by how HIV/AIDS is preying on the world's youth; nearly half of all new HIV infections occur to those under the age of 25.
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