Nuns, Reproductive Health Care, and Men
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One of the important outcomes of this innovative intervention with religious leaders has been the involvement of men.
Reproductive Health
U.S. Export of Political Reproductive Health Policies Threatens Women’s Health Globally
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While some are celebrating the new director-general of the World Health Organization as a champion of reproductive rights, the U.S. is threatening to reverse progress on these rights globally. But Americans can change that with the recently introduced Global HER Act.
Reproductive Health
We Must Stand Strong in the Fight for Affordable Contraception
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In these turbulent political times, we must continue to stand up for policies and regulations that support funding and broad access to contraception.
Reproductive Health
Infertility Specialist: Embryo Testing Improving IVF Outcomes
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Dr. David Keefe, a specialist in infertility at New York University’s School of Medicine, talks about what is known, what remains unexplained and how genome sequencing is helping to reduce miscarriages.
Miscarriage
My Miscarriage Is Often Too Painful to Discuss, But I Still Need to Know You Care
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I never imagined sharing my very personal story in this way, but I decided to contribute to the small and growing, though long overdue, discussion and awareness about miscarriage. Don’t let parents handle it alone.
abortion laws
Texas Abortion Clinic Ruling Stirs Huge Online Applause
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Among those celebrating was a young woman who, in a court briefing, described her own abortion. “I knew what was best for my family,” she said, her voice shaking, shortly after the ruling came out June 27.
World Humanitarian Summit
Reproductive Health Urged to be at Heart of Humanitarian Crisis Response
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Politicians and activists at the recent World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul highlighted the dire consequences of overlooking reproductive and sexual health care in crises. A series of new commitments and projects were announced to address this growing need.
Humanitarian Summit
Women and Girls Must Be at Center of Any Refugee Response
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During the first Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, the needs of women and girls caught up in the refugee crisis should assume their proper place at the center of world concern.
Maternal Health
Abortion is on the Agenda at Women Deliver: ‘Elephant in the Room’
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This week’s big gathering in Denmark also features the McKinsey Institute’s latest research on the wage gap and a new philanthropic initiative co-chaired by Melinda Gates and Mette-Marit, crown princess of Norway.
Teen Voices
Confidential Sexual Health Care is Key for Off-Radar NYC Teens
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The Door is getting a population of teens who don’t go to other clinics for health care. “I go to my pediatrician for regular checkups but I come here for birth control because nobody knows,” says one girl.