News

February 18, 2025

Seven Former Directors of USAID’s Office of Population and Reproductive Health Join in Letter to Congress

Population Institute Senior Fellow Dr. Joseph Speidel, along with six other former directors of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) – who served through Democratic and Republican administrations – joined together in the following letter to key members of the U.S. Congress in defense of USAID and its vital role in expanding access to family planning and reproductive health services. Read More »

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Commentary

September 25, 2024

Contraception and Family Planning are Vital for People and the Planet

It may be coincidence, but it’s fitting that World Contraception Day and World Environmental Health Day fall on the same date, September 26. There is a deep and often overlooked connection between family planning and environmental sustainability. Family planning is a cornerstone of reproductive health, but it’s also the foundation for much more. The ability … Read More »

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