U.S. Stance Roundly Rejected by Delegations to Bangkok Population Conference
December 17, 2002
Representatives of Population Action International and other NGOs observing the Fifth Asian and Pacific Regional Conference today praised the perseverance, commitment and unified voice of countries in the Asia Pacific Region as they reaffirmed the principles, goals and actions of the ICPD Programme of Action.
Countries of Asia Pacific Region Defy U.S. Efforts to Block Progress on HIV/AIDS, Deaths to Women
December 15, 2002
Representatives of Population Action International attending a regional conference on population and poverty in Bangkok, Thailand, said they were "stunned and amazed" by U.S. delegation efforts to delete references to maternal deaths and to condoms for HIV/AIDS prevention from a draft Plan of Action for the Asia Pacific Region.
Is Bush Administration "Turning Back the Clock" on Women's Health and Rights? – Leaders on Women's Health, Population, Demand Clarification on U.S. Actions at UN Meeting
November 5, 2002
The heads of leading organizations in the reproductive health and population fields today asserted that the Bush Administration would be "turning back the clock" on women's health and rights if recently reported U.S. actions and statements at a regional meeting on population held in Bangkok last week (29-31 October) now represent official U.S. policy.
Together We Can, Together We Will – PAI Honored by New Partnership with Congressional Black Caucus in Global Effort to Combat HIV/AIDS
September 12, 2002
Population Action International is pleased to partner with the Congressional Black Caucus' Health Braintrust on the Global HIV/AIDS Update 2002. This year's theme, "Together We Can, Together We Will," explores strategies for mounting and sustaining a global effort to combat this deadly pandemic.
PAI Appalled by White House Decision to Deny UNFPA Funds – Politics Triumph Over Fact in Dispute Over China Programs
July 22, 2002
Population Action International today expressed deep disappointment at the Bush Administration's decision to deny funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), bringing to a bitter end the 7-month saga over the U.S.'s $34 million contribution.
PAI Applauds House Committee Vote in Support of UNFPA – PAI Deplores Campaign of "Fabrications & Distortions"
May 10, 2002
Population Action International today released the following statement by its President, Amy Coen, praising the House Appropriations Committee for its efforts to release current year funds to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and describing the allegations against the international agency as a "campaign of fabrications and distortions."
PAI Dismayed by House Committee Vote Against UNFPA – PAI Deplores Campaign of "Fabrications & Distortions"
May 10, 2002
Population Action International today released the following statement by its President, Amy Coen, expressing strong disappointment that the House Appropriations Committee overturned an amendment that would have released current year funds to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) and describing the allegations against the international agency as a "campaign of fabrications and distortions."
Young People's Reproductive Health Needs Neglected – New PAI Report Finds Many Nations Still Reluctant to Tackle Major Health Issue
April 26, 2002
Iran is providing more consistent sexual and reproductive health education for young people than the United States, according to a new report profiling seven countries by Population Action International (PAI).
Senate Hearing on UNFPA: "First-Step" Toward Resolving Funding Impasse – PAI Urges Bush to Release $34 Million to UNFPA Now
February 28, 2002
Population Action International (PAI) described yesterday's Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing as a "first-step" toward a resolution of the on-going dispute between Congress and the White House over funding for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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.
