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AlexanderSanger.com
Biography, writings, and interests of Alexander C. Sanger. He is the grandson of Margaret Sanger, who founded the birth control movement, and is currently Chair of the International Planned Parenthood Council.
http://www.alexandersanger.com

Bixby Program in Population, Family Planning and Maternal Health
University of California at Berkeley students, researchers, and staff working to reduce maternal deaths in developing countries by studying and promoting effective family planning approaches.
http://bixby.berkeley.edu

Contraception
Center for Reproductive Law and Policy issues information and position statements on access to contraception, including emergency forms, around the world.
http://www.crlp.org/ww_iss_contracept.html

Development Gateway: Population and Reproductive Health
A large collection of information and internet links about strategies, issues and programmes in reproductive health services and family planning, particularly in developing countries.
http://www.developmentgateway.org/node/146526/

Family Planning Program Issues - Reproductive Health Outlook
Summary of the status of family planning worldwide and assessment of current needs.
http://www.rho.org/html/fp_program_issues.html

Gente Joven
Mexican family planning group describes its programs, including efforts to implement replicable sexual health education strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
http://www.gentejoven.org.mx/ingles/default.asp

Improving Contraceptive Choices and Services
Family Health International research, education and services in family planning, STDS/HIV and family health. Worldwide scope. Multiple languages available.
http://www.fhi.org/en/fp/nfp.html

Kaiser Daily Health Reports: Reproductive Health
One of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Daily Health Reports. News on a variety of reproductive health issues and topics.
http://www.kaisernetwork.org/daily_reports/rep_repro.cfm

Preventing Teenage Pregnancy
Overview of U.S. programs and statistics.
http://www.policyalmanac.org/health/archive/hhs_teenage_pregnancy.shtml

Priority Issue: Contraception
Center for Reproductive Rights position statements and fact sheets about topics related to access to contraception in the U.S.
http://www.crlp.org/pri_contraception.html

Quinacrine Sterilization
Outlines concerns about the safety and possible carcinogenicity of quinacrine, use of which is being considered for use in sterilization programs in poor countries.
http://www.cwfa.org/articledisplay.asp?id=1376&department=CWA&categoryid=life

Refusing to Participate In Health Care: A Continuing Debate
Analysis by the Alan Guttmacher Institute on the issue of whether individuals and institutions should be permitted to refuse to participate in reproductive and other health care services on the grounds of religious belief or moral objection.
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/gr030108.html

Reproductive Health Technologies Project
Reproductive freedom advocacy group, based in the U.S. News and information on emerging issues in contraception, including new contraceptive technologies.
http://rhtp.org

State Innovations in Family Planning Services Agency
Reproductive health non-governmental organization in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Information about programs to reduce fertility rate and improve maternal and child health, including personal counseling, contraceptive marketing, and work with personal birth attendants.
http://www.sifpsa.org/

AlterNet: Planned Parenthood's Pricey Pills
Article and commentary about the high cost of contraception at US clinics. (February 27, 2006)
http://www.alternet.org/story/32759/

Culture War Hits Local Pharmacy
Christian Science Monitor article about the issues involved when pharmacists refuse (on religious or moral grounds) to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and morning-after pills. (April 8, 2005)
http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0408/p01s02-ussc.html

Family Planning Law and China's Birth Control Situation
In an interview, State Family Planning Commission official explains the law and the population and family planning situation in the country. (October 18, 2002)
http://www.china.org.cn/english/2002/Oct/46138.htm

Desire for Sons Drives Use of Prenatal Scans in China
New York Times article on the unintended consequences of China's one-child family planning policies. Access to this article requires free registration. (June 21, 2002)
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/06/21/international/asia/21CHIN.html

Worldwide Contraceptive Use Rising
Discussion of UN data on current contraceptive practices and needs in 153 countries and areas. Overall contraceptive use increased substantially over the past decade in developing countries. [Requires free registration.] (June 17, 2002)
http://www.orgyn.com/en//webzine/2002/issue_12/worldwide_contracept.asp?svarqvp2=0&componentid=134329&sourcepageid=139724

In China's Countryside, 'It's a Boy!' Too Often
Washington Post article discusses the effects of China's one-child policies on sex-selective abortion, infanticide, and other practices that affect sex ratios. (May 25, 2001)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A77925-2001May25

Are There Unmet Family Planning Needs in Europe?
Study reported in Family Planning Perspectives. (April, 2000)
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3207400.html

Family Planning Services in Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
Surveys in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden and the U.S. identify factors determining the success of family planning in preventing adolescent pregnancy. From Family Planning Perspectives. (December, 1999)
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3128799.html

Contraceptive Failure and Unintended Pregnancy
Essay: Ambivalence toward pregnancy and ambivalence toward -- often downright dislike of -- birth control methods is probably a cause of "unintended" conception. (October, 1999)
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3125099.html

The 'Illegitimacy Bonus' and State Efforts To Reduce Out-of-Wedlock Births--Patricia Donovan
Article from Family Planning Perspectives about the progress of U.S. efforts to reduce pregnancy among welfare recipients. (April, 1999)
http://www.agi-usa.org/pubs/journals/3109499.html