Bríd Devlin and Lisa Haddad Appointed as Executive Directors of Center for Biomedical Research
The Population Council is proud to announce the appointments of Dr. Bríd Devlin and Dr. Lisa Haddad as Executive Directors of the Center for Biomedical Research (CBR). Bríd and Lisa will also [...]
Dramatic Expansion of the Global Gag Rule Risks People’s Health, Lives, and Rights
The unprecedented expansion of the Global Gag Rule (GGR) will have devastating effects for underserved populations globally, particularly women, young people, and LGBTQI+ individuals, [...]
A conversation with Nyovani Madise, Chair of the Population Council’s Board of Trustees
Nyovani Madise joined the Population Council’s Board of Trustees in 2018 and became Chair of the Board this year. A social statistician and global [...]
To ensure continued impact, Population Council embarks on a new direction
After a comprehensive and consultative strategic planning process, the Population Council’s Board of Trustees has approved a new strategic direction for the organization. Amidst [...]
A discussion on the Population Council’s way forward: Q&A with Jim Sailer and Pat Vaughan
In a changing and challenging landscape for organizations working in global health and development, the Population Council is embarking on a new strategic direction [...]
Population Council: 25 years after FDA approval, mifepristone remains a safe, effective, and essential part of reproductive health care
Twenty-five years ago, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mifeprex® (mifepristone) as a safe and effective option for terminating pregnancy up [...]
Meet Our New GIRL Center External Collaborators
The Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center at the Population Council welcomes our second cohort of External Research Collaborators. This global network of [...]
A Conversation with the Population Council’s Co-Presidents
In May, the Population Council’s Board of Trustees appointed Patricia C. Vaughan and James Sailer as Co-Presidents of the Council. Pat and Jim bring [...]