IRIN examines how a "dramatic plunge" in international donor funding for family planning could undermine other health- and humanitarian-related goals, including fighting poverty and hunger... READ MORE
In many parts of the world women and girls are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, particularly poor women in marginalized communities. Discrimination, poverty, and marginalization are drivers... READ MORE
I applaud Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn for their remarkable work of highlighting the enormous multiplier effect that the empowerment of women has on families and entire communities. Their... READ MORE
On Monday, September 14, 2009 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to create a new UN agency for women. This is a landmark victory following significant efforts by the GEAR... READ MORE
.preview.resource_thumbnail.jpg "Carlos Macazana (INPPARES) congratulated... (click for full caption)")
The International Planned Parenthood/Western Hemisphere Region (IPPF/WHR) hosted its 28th annual awards and cocktail reception here this past weekend at the Embassy of Colombia. The occasion... READ MORE
