September 11, 2023 | Articles
I am a longtime member of Population Connection, and you are in my trust. The June issue about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) brought back memories. My husband and I joined the Peace Corps after we graduated from UC Berkeley in 1965 and were sent to a village…...
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of our second annual Summer Photo Contest! Participants from across the country contributed images showcasing the natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and wildlife that fuel their passion for working toward a sustainable future. Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to all who participated. You…...
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This year, instead of celebrating the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion, advocates of reproductive rights are observing the grim one-year mark since the Court overturned that ruling—and mapping out strategies for restoring abortion access where it was lost…...
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2023 Summer Leadership Institutes Preparing New PopEd Trainers to Facilitate Their Own Workshops New Orleans and Seattle played host to back-to-back Population Education Leadership Institutes this summer. These weekend events brought together educators (K–12 teachers, university education faculty, and nonformal educators) who are interested in becoming local facilitators of workshops…...
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Awakening Horn for Inclusive Rural Development (AHIRD) Awakening Horn for Inclusive Rural Development (AHIRD) was founded in 2020 by a group of five young Tanzanians who experienced hardship and injustice while growing up and decided to join hands to fight harmful social-cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions that violate the rights…...
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House Introduces Harmful Funding Bills House Republicans use funding bills to gut family planning On July 12, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2024 State Department and Foreign Operations (SFOPs) funding bill on a pure party line vote of 32–27 with all Democrats on the committee voting in…...
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The ZPG Society is our recognition group for members who have made a gift in their will or trust, established a Charitable Gift Annuity, or designated Population Connection as a beneficiary of their retirement fund or other financial account. Development Manager Sarah Ikemoto spoke with ZPG Society member Martha “Marti”…...
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Networking at Netroots Nation Every year since 2006, over 3,000 activists from across the country have gathered at Netroots Nation, the largest annual conference for progressives. Attendees are able to learn new advocacy techniques and strategies, as well as listen to panels addressing pressing social, environmental, and political issues. Perhaps…...
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While attending a posh party on Shelter Island, Kurt Vonnegut remarked to Joseph Heller that their wealthy host might have made more money the previous day than Heller had made through a lifetime of royalties from his 1961 novel Catch-22. Heller responded that he had something which their host might…...
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Girl Up Initiative Uganda Girl Up Initiative Uganda advances educational and economic opportunities for women and girls in central and eastern Uganda. The organization, led by Executive Director and Co-Founder Monica Nyiraguhabwa, inspires girls to be leaders so they can make a powerful impact on their families and communities. Lee…...
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