Insights

The Girl Agenda Cannot Wait! Collaboration and Multi-Dimensional Investments Needed for Adolescent Girls’ Empowerment

Reflections from events at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) in New York.

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A Turning Point in Mexican Law: Insights into the Supreme Court Orders to Decriminalize Abortion at the Federal Level

Although the Supreme Court’s decision to decriminalize abortion is a major step toward comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, legal and non-legal barriers still exist that restrict abortion access for women and people with the capacity for pregnancy in Mexico.

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Supporting Women in their Public Health Careers

A Q&A with Population Council's WomenLift Health Leadership Journey Participants.

All Insights

Accelerating Action Around the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25

Martin Jeivan and Julia Bunting holding a large check.

Population Council Receives $100,000 Gift to Seed-fund African Biomedical Fellowships

Fellows will work with Council scientists before returning home to lead collaborations with CBR.

Examining the Evidence for Contraceptive Options and HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Study

Rigorous, large-scale study compares three highly effective reversible contraception products.

Multi-Country Study Finds Women Who Give Birth Before 18 Are Economically Impacted for Life

Lifelong negative association found between giving birth before age 18 and economic empowerment.

Perspective

Devex: Three Ways to Power Progress for Girls

Investing in programs and policies that target girls’ needs and deliver real, lasting change.

Progesterone Vaginal Ring: Lessons from Nigeria for the Launch and Scale Up of Vaginal Rings and Market Success of Innovative Contraceptive Technologies

Recommendations for the introduction of a vaginal contraceptive ring for breast-feeding women in Nigeria.

Biruh Tesfa to Scale-Up, Targeting Pivotal Population of Vulnerable Girls in Ethiopia

Reaching marginalized girls in Ethiopia with quality education and improved livelihoods.

Abriendo Oportunidades Program: Integrated Curriculum Guide

Council-designed curricular guides contain tools and exercises for sessions with girls and mentors.

Survey of Young People in Egypt (2009 and 2014)

Conducting a longitudinal survey to provide insight into young people’s needs and aspirations over time.

The Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus: A Toolkit for Family Planning Service Providers Working in High HIV/STI Prevalence Settings

Third edition of the BCS+ includes content updated according to the latest WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria.