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Coercion in the U.K.: One Mother’s Story

Editor’s Note: There is an anti-natal bias built into most government-run health care programs. Sterilization and contraception are seen by administrators as cheap, cost-effective ways of avoiding the expenses associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Overworked doctors “encourage” women in this direction, and pressures during labor

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OTC/MAP Means Danger for American Girls

April 16, 2004 Volume 6 / Number 15 Dear Colleague: Over-the-counter (OTC) availability of the morning-after pill (MAP)-so called “emergency contraception” or EC- would increase rates of abortion, disease, sexual promiscuity, and sexual violence committed against American teens. OTC/MAP means danger for American girls. Steven

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New Report on FDA Approval of ‘Emergency Contraception’

Press Release Source: Population Reseach New Report on FDA Approval of ‘Emergency Contraception’ WASHINGTON, DC, 31 March 2004 — Population Research Institute has released an in-depth report on so-called “emergency contraception.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has delayed its decision to act on

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From the Countries

Asian Sex Selection a Problem Sex-selective abortion continues to be a problem in many Asian countries, where sons are traditionally preferred to daughters. Two countries are trying to do something to stop unborn baby girls from being targeted for abortions based solely on their sex.

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From the Countries

Shave, haircut condom, vasectomy …? The Dominican Republic Family Planning Association (Adoplafam), in cooperation with the U.N. Population Fund, began a project in 1991 to increase men’s awareness of responsible fatherhood and sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS. Adoplafam trained 140 barbers to serve as resource

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From the Countries

India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high bride price for girls at marriage partially motivates poor Indian parents to prefer raising boys. The practice of female infanticide

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From the Countries

Clinton administration policy and sovereignty of nations: In a presentation at the Second Preparatory Committee for the International Conference on Population and Development on 11 May, 1994, Counselor Tim Wirth stated that: “A government which is violating basic human rights should not hide behind the

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From the Countries

Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends” which “could weaken the family.” These trends, he said, “were growing worse and could have serious implications for the country

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From the Countries

Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human life begins at conception and gestation ends at birth. Abortion is to be allowed only under grave circumstances affecting the

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From the Countries

Asian Sex Selection a Problem Sex-selective abortion continues to be a problem in many Asian countries, where sons are traditionally preferred to daughters. Two countries

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From the Countries

Shave, haircut condom, vasectomy …? The Dominican Republic Family Planning Association (Adoplafam), in cooperation with the U.N. Population Fund, began a project in 1991 to

Read More »

From the Countries

India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high

Read More »

From the Countries

Clinton administration policy and sovereignty of nations: In a presentation at the Second Preparatory Committee for the International Conference on Population and Development on 11

Read More »

From the Countries

Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends”

Read More »

From the Countries

Peruvian amendment to the constitution The Peruvian Commission of Health, Family and Population has proposed an amendment to the constitution. The article states that human

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