Women and Health Initiative

The World @ 7 Billion 01 November 2011 - The United Nations declared yesterday to be Seven Billion Day, when the world’s population was estimated to reach seven billion, just 12 years after the...

How can we close the cancer divide in low- and middle-income countries? 28 October 2011- The Global Task Force on Expanded Access to Cancer Care and Control in the Developing Countries (GTF.CCC) released...

Are hormonal contraceptives increasing HIV risk? 13 October 2011 - A study published last week from the University of Washington found an association between injectable hormone contraceptives...

Study finds that breast and cervical cancers are on the rise globally 15 September 2011 - The number of cases of breast and cervical cancers is increasing in most countries, especially in developing...

Uganda struggles to provide quality maternal health care 29 July 2011 - Frequent emphasis on facility-based deliveries to reduce maternal deaths will not lead to a reduction in maternal mortality...

Clinton emphasizes investments in women and girls on World Population Day 11 July 2011 - Secretary Clinton released a statement on World Population Day, 11 July 2011, in which she highlighted...

UN population projections illustrate crucial links between population growth and women's poor status 3 May 2011 - On 3 May 2011, the United Nations Population Division released a press release forecasting...