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The BBC on population: Re-treading a well-worn path
Human population dynamics, impacts and challenges are rarely raised or discussed in any depth on mainstream media. So the fact that the BBC gave over one of its flagship Radio…
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Director’s reflections on 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, Population Matters Director Robin Maynard reflects on an eventful year. Thank you to all of you from across the world for your interest, your…
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Na’leb’ak: Sex Education and Agroecology in Rural Guatemala
Na’leb’ak received a £5,500 grant from Population Matters, raised from the generous contributions of our members and supporters. Thank you. Na’leb’ak is a grassroots Guatemalan organisation that empowers adolescent Maya…
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Women for Conservation
Women for Conservation received a £6,000 grant from Population Matters, raised from the generous contributions of our members and supporters. Thank you. Women for Conservation runs family planning and conservation…
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Empower To Plan Project Showcase
Women around the world want the power to choose how many children to have – and when. Evidence shows that where women are empowered, there’s a natural fall in birth…
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How much would it cost to end the worst gender inequalities?
A new UN report summarises the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25, a key international conference held in November 2019 which aimed to boost global progress on women’s rights and sexual and…
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Planet of the Humans: Infinite growth is suicide
Our Director Robin Maynard reviews Planet of the Humans, the controversial new documentary produced by Michael Moore and directed by Jeff Gibbs, released on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Planet of…
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Coronavirus and contraception in rural Kenya: SRH should be a priority every day
Dandelion Africa Director Wendo Aszed looks at how COVID-19 is affecting women in rural Kenya. Today I woke up worried about a lady in my village called Ekadon. I worried…
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Millions of women have no say over what happens to their bodies
Almost half of women in 57 low- to middle-income countries have no decision-making power regarding their health, contraceptive use and sex lives, according to a new UN report. A shocking…
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UN report: World still largely hostile to girls
Despite some progress over the past 25 years, girls under age 18 around the world continue to face unacceptable discrimination and violence driven by deeply entrenched gender inequality, according to…