In a widely syndicated op-ed, Population Council’s Thoai Ngo argues that empowering girls with knowledge and skills to participate in the 21st century economy is not just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do for global development.
A new podcast at The Guardian looks at the importance of the growing population of young people and how family planning can affect economic development. Population Council president Julia Bunting chimes in to discuss the demographic dividend as well as its benefits.
In the Bihar state of India, 43 percent of women experience intimate partner violence, often fuelled by inequitable gender norms. However, limited evidence exists on what works to change these beliefs and behaviors and reduce harmful practices.
Writing for The Huffington Post Canada, Kamilia Lahrichi describes the work of the UNFPA in Guatemala, which supports Population Council’s Abriendo Oportunidades program. Since 2004, the program has empowered vulnerable Mayan girls with skills and support to improve their lives.
In a feature for Slate, Christina Cauterucci addresses the recent decision to cut US funding for UNFPA and examines the potential impact on vulnerable adolescent girls in Guatemala.
Seema Jalan of the United Nations Foundation's Universal Access Project writes in The Huffington Post that vulnerable girls' health, rights and dreams are being jeopardized by the decision to cut U.S. funding of UNFPA, drawing on her recent meetings with mentors in the Population Council's Abriendo Oportunidades program in Guatemala.
In two widely syndicated op-eds, Population Council’s Sajeda Amin addresses child marriage in Bangladesh, what works to curb the practice, and the country’s new law allowing special exceptions for child marriages.
A group of experts that advise the World Health Organization (WHO) on science and human rights, including Population Council’s Kenya country director Harriet Birungi and board member Anna Glasier, call attention to the new dangers faced by women and girls.
