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The ‘Most Important Scientific Advance of the 20th Century’ Is Probably In Your Handbag Right Now

Danielle Zielinski, Senior Communications Officer

May 9, 2014

Maybe you’re not going to shout it from the rooftops, but there are lots of reasons to be excited about the birth control pill. The pill, which was approved for sale by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee … Continue Reading →

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Women and War: The Need for Comprehensive Post-Rape Care

“It has probably become more dangerous to be a woman than a soldier in armed conflict.” ~ Major-General Patrick Cammaert, former commander of United Nations (U.N.) peacekeeping forces in the eastern Congo During the past two decades, the world has … 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 →