Topic » Contraceptives and Condoms
Around the world, 215 million women want to prevent pregnancy but need contraception. Meeting women's needs for family planning and maternal and child health care would prevent 53 million unintended pregnancies each year, resulting in 14.5 million fewer abortions and 250,000 fewer women dying in pregnancy or childbirth annually. In addition, improving access to male and female condoms can significantly reduce the number of infections transmitted through sexual intercourse, including HIV.
PAI demonstrates that reproductive health services should be comprehensive and include a variety of contraceptive methods to meet the needs of women, men and young people. Meeting the demand for contraceptives would improve the health of women and the stability of their families and communities.
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Population Action International and Atlas Corps Welcome Nigerian Nonprofit Leader
PAI awarded Distinguished Partner Award March 12, 2012 Washington, DC – Atlas Corps is proud to announce the placement of its eighth Fellow, Mikang Longjan from Nigeria, at Population Action International (PAI). PAI is an organization that advocates for women … Continue reading
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U.S. Contraception Politics
Over the last three weeks, contraception politics in Washington have exploded in the news. Some said we should return to an era when family planning was not available. Others opposed the Administration’s plan to expand women’s access to contraception. Here … Continue reading
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Being Pro-Choice is About Much More Than Just the Right to Abortion Care
Originally published on RH Reality Check With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22, the words “pro-choice” seem to be everywhere. You’ll hear them in impassioned speeches, and see them on colorful posters, on blogs and in tweets. And when you … Continue reading
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You’re Invited to the Premiere of Weathering Change
Please join Population Action International and the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Environmental Change and Security Program for a screening and discussion of PAI’s new short documentary Weathering Change: Stories about climate and family from women around the world Weathering Change … Continue reading
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At Global Leadership Council Meeting, Silence on Family Planning
What Washington insider–or aspiring insider like myself–doesn’t relish the chance to be in the same room with Secretary Clinton, The Honorable Tom Ridge, NBC’s Chuck Todd, and World Bank President Bob Zoellick to talk policy?
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We’re Counting (on) You
On World Population Day, we can expect statements from people all along the political spectrum.
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Eight Facts About the Global Gag Rule
Ever since the Global Gag Rule (also known as the Mexico City Policy) was first introduced in 1984, conservative U.S. politicians have used abortion politics in the U.S. to block access to contraceptives for women in developing countries. Over and … Continue reading
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Kids, Condoms, Controversy
Pregnancy-related deaths are the leading cause of mortality for girls aged 15 to 19 worldwide. Cross-posted with OtherWords. A few weeks ago, a tiny resort community on the tip of Cape Cod found itself at the center of a national … Continue reading
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The U.N. Men’s Club
Originally published on Grist. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced an important new climate change financing group last week, but out of the 19 people named, no women were included. This is unfortunate because women will bear the brunt of the … Continue reading
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Don’t Mess Around in Texas
Originally posted on feministing. When I graduated from high school in San Antonio, Texas, I can remember at least two dozen girls (out of a class of 600) pregnant or already with babies. It may seem astonishing now, but it … Continue reading