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Welcome to the IPPF/WHR Media Center. Here you will find our press releases, speeches, events, and up-to-date sexual and reproductive health news.

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Press Releases

GEAR Campaign, Calling for a Stronger United Nations Entity for Women, Will Launch

Witnesses tell U.S. Congressional Committee that President Bush's Global Gag Rule fails women - lack of contraceptives leads to unsafe abortion

MEDIA ADVISORY : Damaging Effects of the Global Gag Rule Will Be the Focus of U.S. Congressional Hearing

IPPF/WHR In the News

Reproductive Rights Can Overcome the Conservative Wave
Tierramérica
7/14/2008
An interview by Mario Osava with Carmen Barroso, IPPF/WHR's Regional Director

A Better Health Agenda for the Americas
Alternet
5/20/2008
By Alexander Sanger, Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council and the grandson of Margaret Sanger

The rights of Chile's women
International Herald Tribune
5/1/2008
Letter to the Editor by Carmen Barroso, the Regional Director of IPPF/WHR

The Global Gag Rule: Is the End Near?
Reaching Out
Volume 29, Spring 2008
Commentary written by Alexander Sanger, Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council and the grandson of Margaret Sanger

Free Choice Saves Lives

Free Choice Saves Lives informs and educates about sexual and reproductive health issues affecting women, men, and young people throughout the world. Run by the IPPF/WHR, the site's members advocate for changes in national, regional, and international policies. Learn more.

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