News from Population Matters.
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The Ripple Effect: How Ongoing Crisis is Shaping South Sudan’s Landscape
The ongoing Sudan crisis shows no signs of relenting. We explore the far-reaching consequences of the crisis on South Sudan, where we recently launched a new project.
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No consent: No choice but to marry their kidnappers
Marriage by capture is a cruel & repugnant practice. Our Communications Officer, Florence Blondel, looks at where this under-reported type of forced marriage is still prevalent.
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Having one child: are only children lonely children?
Although family sizes are shrinking across the world, having just one child is still often not a popular choice. Our Head of Campaigns, Alistair Currie, who is also a father-of-one, looks at reality and myth.
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International Childfree Day: Childfree Stories
To mark this year’s International Childfree Day, we are sharing some of our favourite testimonials from Population Matters supporters who have made the choice to live their lives without having children.
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What is Community Fundraising?
What is community fundraising? Well, it’s just that! Encouraging and collecting funds raised by our wonderful community – you, Population Matters’ supporters and members.
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A positive nuisance
This September, our Executive Director, Robin Maynard, will be moving on to pastures new after leading the organisation for seven years. Here, we are posting a recent interview he did with creative agency Made Thought.
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A new report, an online event and awards aplenty
World Population Day is always our busiest day of the year, and 2023 was no different. After taking a couple of days to decompress, we wanted to share some of the highlights with you.
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World Population Day 2023: Change Champions
To mark World Population Day 2023, we are once again giving awards to a new group of inspirational change-makers!
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People power not state power – population policies that work
We take a look at some of the population policies around the world which gave people choices and improved their lives.
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When will the contraception burden be equally shared?
The overwhelming burden for contraception still lies with the female partner. The development of male alternatives (aside from condoms and vasectomies) has been slow, due in no small part to a mindset that wants to protect men from the kind of side effects that have impacted women for decades.