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Our Abriendo Oportunidades program has empowered over 25,000 Indigenous girls across 500+ rural communities with mentorship, leadership skills, and hands-on training. By expanding social networks and pioneering education, we're reducing gender-based violence and opening doors to brighter futures. As we close out 2024, we invite you to join us in shaping a more equitable world. Support our mission: https://bit.ly/4gG8Mhy

The Population Council is at the forefront of transformative research and innovation, empowering communities worldwide. At our Center for Biomedical Research, we're advancing groundbreaking solutions like a dual-purpose vaginal ring for #contraceptive and #HIVprevention—an innovation that could transform the lives of women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa, where they face the highest rates of new HIV infections. Your generosity fuels innovations that empower individuals with user-controlled methods like these to expand choices and enhance autonomy. 🌐 Support life-changing solutions with a donation today: https://bit.ly/4gG8Mhy

Our latest research from the Nawiri Project reveals the critical role YFOs play across Kenya & Mexico, including driving legal reforms to combat #GBV. Population Council - Kenya 📘 Read the research brief to learn more about the challenges, successes, & transformative power of #YFOs: https://bit.ly/3VMsUX4 📽️ Check out the full length clip: https://bit.ly/3ZYIzVL

The December 2024 issue of Population and Development Review gathers leading experts to explore theories of contraceptive change over the past five decades. The articles included in this issue analyze trends and regional patterns, offering novel perspectives on the practice of contraception. Read in #PDRJournal today: https://bit.ly/4gpCvvh

The Biomedical Bulletin is now available! Catch up on the Pop Council's Center for Biomedical Research's latest updates, including highlights on our #SRH products & technologies, recently published blogs, conferences, and more! Read now: https://bit.ly/4iB62Ud #CenterForBiomedicalResearchPC

#NowHiring! The Population Council is accepting applications for Vice President of our Global Social and Behavioral Science Research (SBSR) Program! The Vice President will be integral to leading our social and behavioral science research strategy. This role is based in New York, NY with expectations for travel. Find more details and apply here: https://bit.ly/41JOGyu

At the 6th Asian Population Association conference, Council colleague Abdullah Al Mahmud Shohag led impactful conversations on #SRHR in Bangladesh. Shohag chaired a session on "Health and Nutrition in a Changing Environment,” presented an oral presentation on reproductive & #MaternalHealth among pregnant women in climate affected coastal areas of Bangladesh and presented a poster session on life skill and financial literacy training.

We are excited to share the latest issue of Studies in Family Planning! The December 2024 issue offers a range of studies and reports covering topics on #AbortionCare, the perspectives of women on available contraception methods, and more. Read #SFPjournal today: https://bit.ly/3BK8PK6

For several decades, women across the world have used #mifepristone as a safe and effective option for emergency contraception. Led by former #CenterForBiomedicalResearchPC fellow Miriam Nkangu. PhD, with Council colleagues Chelsea Polis, PhD, Marlena G., and Lisa Haddad, this systematic review explores the use of mifepristone as a “non-emergency contraceptive.” This review will help inform the possible use of mifepristone as an ongoing contraceptive method: https://lnkd.in/dRxpa5eW

The Council and the ICA Foundation were honored to celebrate #20YearsICA with CEMICAMP - Centro de Pesquisas em Saúde Reprodutiva de Campinas. This impactful partnership advances #reproductivehealth for women across 14 Brazilian states. The ICA Foundation was formed in 2003 and has been managed by an international Board of Trustees. The current Board includes representatives from Population Council, Bayer AG, International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), Population Services International, Fundación Esar, and Jhpiego. Read more about the joint work with CEMICAMP in English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese: https://bit.ly/4fXq2if #CBRPC