The Population Council conducts research to develop contraceptives as well as
to better understand the factors influencing access to and decisionmaking
around contraceptives.
World Contraception Day, 26 September,is an
international campaign to educate couples about the importance of
contraception and reproductive health.(more)
Planned Parenthood Federation of America honors distinguished
reproductive health scientist Irving Sivin. (more)
The Population Council and Council Distinguished Scholar
Sheldon J. Segal have been awarded the 2008 Prix Galien USA Pro Bono Humanum
Award. Both the Council and Segal were recognized for their role in developing implantable hormone
delivery systems. (more)
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Publications/Resources
"Emergency contraception: Health care providers
quick reference guide" (2008) (PDF)
"Accuracy of self-screening for contraindications to combined oral
contraceptive use" (2008) (abstract)
"Building on decades of success: Pioneering contraceptive research
and products" (2008) (PDF)
(PDF en español)