Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and love is in the air. But nothing kills the mood faster than not having the right contraception. Sadly, this is the case for 225 million women in developing countries who want to prevent pregnancy but lack … Continue Reading
Contraceptives and Condoms, Family Planning
Earlier this year, I presented five reasons why people should support female condoms. To summarize: they give women options, they’re empowering and female-initiated, they’re improving with new technology, and they’re getting less expensive as demand increases. Not convinced? Well, here’s … Continue Reading
In late January, voters elected Edgar Lungu the new president of Zambia in one of the tightest races in the country’s recent history. Zambia’s special election followed the death of former President Michael Sata, and for family planning advocates, a … Continue Reading
Contraceptives and Condoms, Family Planning
Who is Carl Djerassi? While his name probably doesn’t ring a bell, odds are you or someone you know has benefited from his work. Djerassi, who died January 30 at the age of 91, was one of the chemists responsible … Continue Reading
Contraceptives and Condoms, Family Planning
Last week, the Bill and Melinda Gates released their annual letter, setting out their “big bets” for the next 15 years of global development. Key to achieving their vision is the empowerment of women and girls, and the above video … Continue Reading
