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Expanding respectful maternal and newborn care in Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, and India
Since 2011, the Population Council has been at the forefront in promoting respectful care for women and newborns globally.
Celebrating 50 years of Population and Development Review
This excerpt comes from the preface of PDR’s 50th anniversary special issue, Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Celebrating 50 Years of Population and Development Review.
The Population Council Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025
On International Women’s Day, researchers from across the Council shared how their research priorities can advance women’s and girls’ health and rights and what actions are needed to make progress.
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Center for Biomedical Research (CBR)
Developing and ensuring access to innovative and affordable products that promote sexual and reproductive health, rights, and choices
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Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center
Envisioning a gender-equitable world where girls and boys make a healthy and safe transition into adulthood and reach their full potential
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Humanitarian Task Force (HTF)
Conducting cutting-edge research to produce effective solutions for people affected by complex emergencies, natural disasters, and post-conflict crises
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Population, Environmental Risks, and the Climate Crisis (PERCC) Initiative
Generating ideas and developing sustainable and equitable solutions to pursue justice in the face of climate and environmental change
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Gender, Education, Justice, and Equity (GEJE)
Shaping a just world: Building foundational skills, equity, and critical thinking for all children
