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By the numbers: Any way you slice it, women need contraception

March 20, 2013

Last week, a new study out of The Lancet projected that in 2015, 233 million married or in-union women worldwide will have an unmet need for modern family planning. The bad news: that’s 12 million more women globally since 2010 … Continue Reading →

It’s Time to End Violence Against Women

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March 8, 2013

It happens on the streets of every community, and for many women, in their very own homes. It can occur on public transportation, like in the brutal rape and subsequent death of a young woman in New Delhi. It can … Continue Reading →

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Share the Love With Family Planning-Themed Valentines

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and love is in the air. But nothing kills the mood faster than not having the right contraception. Sadly, this is the case for 225 million women in developing countries who want to prevent pregnancy but lack … Continue Reading →

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Being a Girl in Tanzania

Today, Michelle Obama joins other First Ladies in Tanzania for a summit focusing on women’s education, health and economic empowerment. It’s a gathering of powerful women in a place where too many young women still lack the power to determine the course … Continue Reading →

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What We’re Reading: The Rise of DIY Abortion in Texas

With the recent Supreme Court decision allowing Hobby Lobby to refuse to cover contraceptives, and state legislators all over the country slowly stripping away access to abortion rights, women in this country seem to be entering a new, dangerous era. … Continue Reading →

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Monthly Archives: March 2013