TIME Summit Sets Global Stage for Success
November 7, 2005
A diverse array of hands were on deck for TIME Magazine's Global Health Summit, held November 1-3, 2005 in New York City. Participants – including world leaders, corporate executives, academics, politicians and civil society representatives from around the world – tackled ten public health questions designed to not only spur debate within the conference but also to raise awareness and prioritize global health issues among Americans and citizens of the world. Terri Bartlett, Vice President for Public Policy and Strategic Initiatives at PAI, was among the active contributors to the discussion.
Trump Card: Science or Dogma?
October 31, 2005
Brewing controversy over the recent development of a breakthrough cervical cancer vaccine highlights the far right's continuous disregard for sound science, both in and outside of the White House. Tony Perkins of the Family Research Council told Fortune magazine that – because HPV, which can cause cervical cancer, is transmitted sexually – he would not allow his 13-year-old daughter to receive the HPV vaccine, fearing it would convey the “false” message that sexual intercourse outside of marriage is acceptable. In a world where cervical cancer kills 270,000 women annually – 80% of them in developing countries – dogmatic allegations in the face of sound public health science only serve to further politicize and jeopardize the health of millions of women around the globe.
PAI Urges Close Senate Consideration in Sauerbrey Hearing
October 24, 2005
On the eve of Ellen Sauerbrey's confirmation hearing, PAI reiterates its appeal to the Senate to conduct a strict and thorough evaluation of the president's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration.
Without Equality and Access, Development Efforts Are Undermined
October 17, 2005
Achieving gender equality and universal access to basic reproductive health care underpins the realization of broader development agendas, including the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This is the central message of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) State of World Population 2005 report, released last week, and PAI applauds the Fund in its effort to emphasize yet again the critical and inextricable link between these international objectives.
PAI Urges Congress to Watch Where It Cuts
October 11, 2005
Foreign Assistance at Risk of Being Cut to Offset Hurricane Recovery
President Bush's call last week to further offset relief and recovery costs following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita came as Congress stepped up its own efforts to identify and recommend cuts in FY2006 budget line items. So that vital funds are not simply transferred from one emergency situation to another, PAI is calling on Congress to support previously passed levels of spending for U.S. foreign aid and look first at less-critical programs in its budget restructuring efforts.
PAI to Congress: Take a Close Look at Sauerbrey Before You Confirm
October 3, 2005
In the wake of resignations and allegations of cronyism at the highest levels of the Bush Administration, PAI strongly recommends that the Senate conduct a strict and thorough evaluation of Ellen Sauerbrey, the president's nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration.
PAI Pledges Commitment and Action to Clinton Global Initiative
September 26, 2005
Population Action International (PAI), represented by President & CEO Amy Coen, was among an esteemed group of world leaders, corporate executives, academics and civil society representatives in New York this month at the inaugural meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative.
The World Summit Consensus: From Words to Action
September 19, 2005
In his opening remarks at the 2005 World Summit at the United Nations, President George W. Bush made a surprising about-face: “We [The United States] are committed to the Millennium Development Goals.”
Population Action International Condemns President Bush’s Decision to Withhold U.S. Funding from the UN Population Fund for Fourth Consecutive Year
September 16, 2005
Population Action International (PAI) today condemned the Bush Administration's decision to deny funding to UNFPA – the United Nations Population Fund – for the fourth consecutive year.
Population Action International Condemns President Bush’s Decision to Withhold U.S. Funding from the UN Population Fund for Fourth Consecutive Year
September 16, 2005
Population Action International (PAI) today condemned the Bush Administration's decision to deny funding to UNFPA – the United Nations Population Fund – for the fourth consecutive year.
