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Research Spotlight

Expanding respectful maternal and newborn care in Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, and India

Since 2011, the Population Council has been at the forefront in promoting respectful care for women and newborns globally.
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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.
Navigating the Climate Crisis: Q&A with Dr. Deepshikha Sharma
Perspective

Navigating the Climate Crisis: Q&A with Dr. Deepshikha Sharma

Deepshikha Sharma shares insights on the future of PERCC and her plans for leading the initiative's climate-induced migration work.
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Resources

Insights into Labor Migration in India and Bangladesh

Series of studies published in partnership with the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation.
Research Spotlight

Children in Indian Districts with High Climate Vulnerability More Likely to Suffer from Malnutrition

Findings from a large-scale observational study.
Research Spotlight

Community-Level Assessments of Climate Threats in Odisha State, India

Study shows dire need for more sustainable and long-term livelihood solutions.
Research Spotlight

India: Perspectives on Inequalities Magnified by COVID-19

Food shortages and reduced food intake reported in India.
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Research Spotlight

Q&A with Bidhubhusan Mahapatra, Co-Lead of PERCC Initiative

Perspectives on the Council’s diverse, environmentally focused research portfolio and its relevance for addressing key populations.
Resources

A Vulnerability Index for the Management of and Response to the COVID-19 Epidemic in India

The index assists government efforts to prioritize resource allocation and risk mitigation for those most vulnerable.
News and Views

Informing the Global COVID-19 Response

Deploying the Council’s global health tools and strategies to address the COVID-19 crisis.