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Want to learn about breakthroughs and innovations in contraceptive research, delivery, and partnerships? Join this webinar on September 29 in recognition of #WorldContraceptionDay! Register here: bit.ly/4AvOO3F
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In advance of #WorldContraceptionDay, dig into the September issue of Studies in Family Planning to learn about the latest research in sexual and reproductive health.
Browse the full #SFPjournal issue: bit.ly/4hmhpjb
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Male contraceptive innovation is advancing. What characteristics should future products have to meet the needs and preferences of users, partners, health-care providers and health systems? Join this webinar with WHO and Council experts to learn more: bit.ly/46XEMuy
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Population Council retweeted
Les déplacements de population, les conflits et les crises sanitaires s'intensifient, aggravant les inégalités de genre dont sont victimes les filles en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre.
Pour en savoir plus: bit.ly/467CPvb
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Explore the community-based interventions that have the potential to transform and improve girls’ mental health and resilience.
Read more in the latest Girls in Future Focus brief: bit.ly/46e2vqc
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Population Council retweeted
Understanding barriers to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care can inform strategies to transform health outcomes for girls in West and Central Africa.
Read more: bit.ly/4h2VM7j
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Population Council retweeted
Une meilleure compréhension des obstacles aux soins de santé sexuelle et reproductive (SSR) permet d’élaborer des stratégies susceptibles d’améliorer considérablement la santé des filles en Afrique de l’Ouest et du Centre. 📖 bit.ly/4A3PcpH
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Population Council retweeted
Climate shocks reshape the lives of adolescent girls in West and Central Africa.
Our latest brief examines gendered climate vulnerabilities, gaps in climate policies & emerging adaptation strategies that hold promise for girls in the region.
Read here: bit.ly/4hwlO48
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Literacy can have a lasting impact on health decisions.
📖 This International Literacy Day, learn how literacy shapes reproductive health knowledge: bit.ly/4wQDnR7
#LiteracyDay
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Population Council retweeted
Comment améliorer les résultats scolaires des filles ?
Découvrez dès aujourd'hui comment faire progresser l'éducation des filles en Afrique de l'Ouest et du Centre (AOC) : bit.ly/3VdQFK7
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Population Council retweeted
How do we move the needle on girls' educational outcomes?
Read how to accelerate girls' education in West and Central (WCA) today: bit.ly/4x9e4d5
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Population Council retweeted
Nestorone, a potent progestin, exhibits anti-inflammatory activity and prevents preterm birth in murine models of premature labor ow.ly/HI4T50ZGQvK #Progestin #PretermBirth #ObstetricsResearch
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New research from the Population Council published in Scientific Reports investigates the anti-STI potential of three active substances — copper sulfate, zinc lactate, and lactic acid — to target pervasive viral and bacterial STIs.
Read the study: go.nature.com/3SeY7nv
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#SFPjournal seeks abstracts for our upcoming special issue exploring digital technologies and sexual and reproductive health services.
🗓️ Deadline: September 15, 2026
More details: bit.ly/4y7BCRp
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Submit today! This SFP special issue seeks to explore the impact of COVID-19, Zika, mpox, and other health crises on reproduction, family life, and SRHR.
📆 Deadline: September 15, 2026
Find more details: bit.ly/4dJviaR
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🧵(2/2) Key findings from our preclinical results published in AJOG:
💡 Nestorone warrants further investigation in women at increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth
💡 The lower dosage offers a more tolerable delivery system
Read today: bit.ly/4g1zxhI
🧵(1/2) There is a critical need for safe & effective preventive strategies for preterm birth.
In the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, our preclinical study showed Nestorone® prevented inflammation-induced preterm birth at a 100-fold lower dose than progesterone.
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🧵(1/2) There is a critical need for safe & effective preventive strategies for preterm birth.
In the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, our preclinical study showed Nestorone® prevented inflammation-induced preterm birth at a 100-fold lower dose than progesterone.
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Forced begging among people with disabilities often goes unrecognized.
Council research in Ethiopia is generating evidence to help prevent trafficking, support survivors & hold perpetrators accountable.
Your support makes this possible. Donate today: bit.ly/4bnbhFk
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Preterm birth is the leading cause of death for children under 5 globally — and there’s no effective way to prevent it.
Council scientists are investigating solutions to help prevent preterm birth, with promising early results.
Be part of the solution: bit.ly/4bnbhFk
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