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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.
Creating a Sustainable Platform for Indigenous Girls’ and Women’s Empowerment
News and Views

Creating a Sustainable Platform for Indigenous Girls’ and Women’s Empowerment

The Council’s President, Dr. Rana Hajjeh, visits the Guatemala office to learn about the impact of our work with Indigenous communities.
Educator with girls, Guatemala
Research Spotlight

Community-based Adolescent Girl Programming in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Balancing Act Between Scale and Quality

Perspective

Guatemala’s Western Highlands: Addressing Gendered Vulnerability to Climate Change

Climate change, along with land displacement and inequities in accessing land among indigenous women, leads to large outflows of migrants.
Resources

Abriendo Oportunidades Program: Integrated Curriculum Guide

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