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Research Utilization and Impact Briefs

Highlighting the Council's ongoing work to ensure evidence is translated into meaningful actions at community, national, regional, and global levels to improve lives around the world.
Research Spotlight

Expanding Health Care to Include Self-Care and Increase Access and Agency

Council researchers call for de-medicalizing contraception and enhancing the contraceptive method mix to ensure options for all.
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From Our Journals

Studies in Family Planning Journal Welcomes New Editorial Committee Members

SFP announces three new members in 2022: Rajib Acharya, Mónica L. Caudillo, and Sara Yeatman.
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From Our Journals

Raya Muttarak and Joshua Wilde Appointed Editors of Population Council Journal

Population and Development Review welcomes two new editors.
Perspective

To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19, We Need To Bring Back The Swiss Cheese Model Of Pandemic Response

Using both vaccines and nonpharmacological interventions to mitigate the risk of infection and suppress the spread of COVID-19.
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News and Views

Population Council Welcomes Carmencita Whonder as New Trustee

Trustee brings a wealth of expertise, particularly in finance and public policy.
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News and Views

The Population Council Joins BankFWD to Accelerate the Banking Sector’s Alignment with Global Climate Goals by Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Finance

We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and are proud to announce that we have joined the BankFWD coalition in support of philanthropic, corporate, and individual action.
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Research Spotlight

New Website for Policy-Relevant Population Modeling Essential for Equitable Climate Action

The CDM website provides access to a detailed, complex, dynamic population modeling tool.
Research Spotlight

New Review of Research on Interventions to End FGM from Population Council Kenya, UNICEF, UNFPA, and WHO

Key findings on the quality and strength of existing evidence on FGM interventions from 2008 to 2020.
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News and Views

Dr. Karen Austrian Appointed as Director of the Population Council’s Girl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center

Dr. Austrian is a recognized global expert on adolescent health and empowerment.
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News and Views

In Memoriam: Former Population Council President George Zeidenstein

July 29, 1929 – August 21, 2021
Resources

Intentional Design: Reaching the Most Excluded Girls in the Poorest Communities—A Guide for Practitioners and Advocates

This guide offers step-wise technical guidance for utilizing the Intentional Design approach.