Abriendo Oportunidades (“Opening Opportunities”)
Indigenous girls across Latin America are faced with discrimination based on the intersection of gender, economics, and ethnicity. Many live in isolated rural areas [...]
The Nestorone®/Ethinyl Estradiol One-Year Vaginal Contraceptive System
While several contraceptive methods have been developed for short- and long-term protection against pregnancy, women’s needs differ and may change over the course of [...]
International Committee for Contraception Research (ICCR)
Established by the Population Council in 1970, the ICCR is an international advisory board that contributes to the development of new contraceptives and reproductive [...]
Baobab: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Refugee Settings
The global refugee crisis is one of the defining challenges of the 21st century, with ongoing, negative effects on the sexual and reproductive health [...]
Novel Intravaginal Ring as a Non-Hormonal Contraceptive
There is an undeniable need for new technologies to address the overlapping global burdens of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as [...]
FGM Data Hub: Africa-Led Movement to End Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights rooted in harmful gender and social norms. Since 2008, international efforts [...]
Breakthrough RESEARCH
High-quality services are critical to improved health and development. However, even where these services exist, broader factors like social norms and belief systems hinder [...]
Expanding Access to Quality Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Francophone West Africa
Drawing upon its long-standing presence in Senegal, the Council is partnering with governments, civil society, and local and international stakeholders to support country-level sexual [...]