Population Council
Dr. Rana Hajjeh, President
How we are working so SheDecides
For more than 70 years, the Population Council has transformed global thinking on critical sexual and reproductive health issues through social science, public health, and biomedical research. We tackle intersecting inequalities that undermine rights and access to contraception, HIV and STI prevention, maternal and newborn health, safe abortion, prevention and treatment of infertility, and sexuality education. Our research and partnerships ensure high quality, evidence-based, voluntary, and rights-based comprehensive care for sexual and reproductive health.
Center for Biomedical Research (CBR)
The Center for Biomedical Research (CBR) develops and ensures access to new and affordable products that promote sexual and reproductive health, rights, and choices for people in low- and middle-income countries. More than 170 million people worldwide use contraceptive products developed by CBR or based on our technologies. CBR is the leading pioneer in the modern field of long-acting, reversible contraception. CBR also sponsored the clinical trials for Mifepristone® in the United States and secured approval of the product by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2000.
Read MoreBaobab: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Refugee Settings
For nearly a decade, the Council has worked in refugee settings to strengthen SRHR programming, providing research and technical support to UNHCR and its implementing partners. Building on this long-standing collaboration, the Baobab consortium is bringing selected, rigorous SRHR surveys into refugee settings in Uganda and Ethiopia for the first time. These large-scale surveys on violence against children and adolescents, unsafe abortion, and unintended pregnancy draw upon existing robust, well-regarded, and well-known global tools.
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FP2030 North, West, and Central Africa Hub
FP2030, a global partnership for FP, works with various stakeholders to expand access to and use of effective contraception, especially to those who need them most. Population Council Nigeria hosts and manages the FP2030 North, West, and Central Africa Hub. The hub coordinates and supports country-specific activities in the region to ensure strengthening of the FP partnership, fulfillment of countries’ family planning commitments, and achievement of the FP2030 goal.
Read MoreAddressing Family Planning Needs of Male and Female Factory Workers in Egypt
The Population Council implemented a programme to connect 18- to 35-year-old male and female factory workers with FP/RH services. Peer educators disseminated health messaging, while factory nurses counselled and referred to private healthcare providers. The Population is scaling up the provision of family planning/reproductive health information and services in 10 factories in Alexandria with the aim of reaching approximately 20,000 factory workers.
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Gender, Education, Justice, and Equity (GEJE)
GEJE focuses on tackling the global learning crisis and inequities in participation. GEJE generates data and insights on the ripple effects of education, unpacks how progress in education can translate into economic and social equity, and identifies programmes that are working to eliminate inequity and injustice. GEJE champions gender transformative education to eliminate harmful gender norms and power imbalances. Our It‘s All One Curriculum is used by schools and nonprofits around the world to infuse discussions of power and gender into life skills and sexuality education.
Read MoreGirl Innovation, Research, and Learning (GIRL) Center
The GIRL Center is a global research hub that generates innovative research, tools, and engagement to enable girls and boys to make a healthy and safe transition into adulthood and reach their full potential.
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About Population Council
The Population Council is a leading research organisation dedicated to building an equitable and sustainable world that enhances the health and well-being of current and future generations. We generate ideas, produce evidence, and design solutions to improve the lives of underserved populations around the world.
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