The Population Council Appoints Dr. Rana Hajjeh as President
We are thrilled to announce that our Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Rana Hajjeh as the next President of the Population Council. Dr. [...]
In Memoriam: John Allen Ross
The Population Council mourns the recent passing of our former colleague John Allen Ross. John had a career that spanned over five decades as [...]
Explore Pathways to Climate Justice with the Council’s Population, Environmental Risks, and the Climate Crisis (PERCC) Initiative
*This recap of the “Pathways to Climate Justice: In and Through Research” panel discussion has been edited for length and clarity. Climate change [...]
The Girl Agenda Cannot Wait! Collaboration and Multi-Dimensional Investments Needed for Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment
The call to invest in girls’ and women’ empowerment during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) is timely. [...]
A Turning Point in Mexican Law: Insights into the Supreme Court Orders to Decriminalize Abortion at the Federal Level
The complexity of abortion regulations in Mexico may lead pregnant people and health providers to lack confidence in the legal framework, while hindering coordinated policy [...]
Supporting Women in their Public Health Careers
Globally, women represented approximately 33% of researchers between 2015 and 2018 (UNESCO Science Report 2021, Fig. 3.4) and while there have been strides toward [...]
Population Council Welcomes Manoj Gopalakrishna as a New Trustee
The Population Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Gopalakrishna to its Board of Trustees. Manoj Gopalakrishna brings over three decades of [...]
A Retrospective with Zeba Sathar
Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives celebrated its 75th anniversary by recognizing individuals and organizations for distinguished and exceptional achievements in the [...]