December 9, 2024 | Articles
Election Season Summits and Canvasses The #Fight4HER campaign was in full swing this fall, as we prepared for the 2024 general election. In mid-September, there were #Fight4HER summits in our six target locations: Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; New Hampshire; Columbus, Ohio; and the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania.…...
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The Woman Behind the Clinic Hannah leading a neonatal resuscitation training After Hannah Freiwald came to Guatemala from Germany over 35 years ago, she had two babies in quick succession. Her first birth, in 1989, was via emergency c-section due to excessive uterine contractions caused by the too-high dose of…...
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I’ve belonged to ZPG/Population Connection since the 1970s and always look forward to your quarterly magazine. I’ve written in recent years to take you to task for ignoring males in your issues and projects, but there is no change. What is obvious to me is evidently of little consequence to…...
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We are fortunate to have 40,000 members who care deeply about protecting the planet and improving the well-being of current and future generations of people around the world. Our members are also unfailingly committed to the conservation of the rest of Earth’s millions of species, which are crucial to functioning…...
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Tackling Myths, Boosting Clinical Skills, and Challenging Patriarchy Article and photos courtesy of Ipas Indonesia Family planning has been on the Indonesian government’s agenda since the 1950s. This program aims to prevent maternal and child deaths. However, access to family planning services remains uneven across Indonesia’s 38 provinces. Geographic conditions,…...
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A Cornucopia of Virtual Events This Fall From learning more about our hard-hitting #Fight4HER campaign, to hearing from a Global Partner bringing family planning and reproductive health care to under-served populations in Guatemala, to exploring the many resources our Population Education program has to offer — and more! — Population…...
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Election Outcomes Dwarf Other Battles Congress passes last-minute short term government funding bill just days before deadline On September 25, less than a week before a shutdown deadline, Congress passed a continuing resolution to keep government funding going through December 20. A clean bill — meaning no controversial policy provisions…...
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This has been a year of new United Nations (UN) involvement for Population Connection. In April, we co-hosted a side event to the 57th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development. Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, a Population Connection board member and the Founder and Executive Director of Conservation Through…...
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We are thrilled to present the winners of our third annual Summer Photo Contest! Participants from across the country shared their breathtaking photos showcasing the scenic landscapes, rich cultures, and diverse wildlife that drive their commitment to working toward a sustainable future. Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to all…...
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#Fight4HER Summer Highlights Over the past few months, our 2024 #Fight4HER organizers in Arizona, Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have continued guiding our reproductive health and rights campaign with impactful local events, ambitious petition gatherings, and dedicated planning for the end-of-summer regional HER Summits. Melvine Ouyo, a member of…...
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