In This Issue
Help The Victims of the Haitian Earthquake
PAI’s thoughts go out to all who have been affected by the tragedy in Haiti. You can help by donating to these organizations on the ground helping the victims of the earthquake, some of which PAI has worked with.
Secretary of State Clinton Renews U.S. Support for Reproductive Health Worldwide
Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton delivered an inspirational speech on Friday in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). Secretary Clinton emphasized that “women’s health is essential to the prosperity and health of all people,” and that the U.S. has rejoined with all governments to “make the access to reproductive health care a basic right”. Read more.
Shining a Light on the Future of Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Pacific
Home to approximately 10 million people, over 20,000 islands make up the 22 countries and territories of the Pacific (excluding Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia). The islands are hugely diverse both culturally and geographically. Yet, when it comes to sexual and reproductive health, the Pacific faces similar challenges to much of the world. For the first time ever, the measures used to assess these challenges have been brought together into a sexual and reproductive risk index for Pacific women. Called A Measure of the Future, this resource is a catalyst for action. Read more and support our work here.
Join A PAI Study Tour
PAI hosts Study Tours to the developing world so that you can learn more about population, reproductive health and development firsthand, while discovering some of the most fascinating people and places on the planet with PAI staff as your guides. These once in a lifetime opportunities provide access to communities in Latin America, Africa or Asia that will deepen your knowledge of the issues and let you see first-hand how successful programs can make a difference in the lives of so many. Read more.