Facing the HIV/AIDS Pandemic (PDF: 786KB)

 Even as HIV continues its relentless spread across the globe, most countries still lack the will, the commitment, and the resources to create effective HIV/AIDS programs, according to this Population Bulletin. (BUL57.3, September 2002)

Family Planning Worldwide

 This quick-reference data sheet has the most recent statistics on contraception for the countries and regions of the world. It presents survey data for women (either married or in informal unions) who are using traditional or modern methods of contraception; sources of supply of modern methods; and mother's attitude toward recent births. (June 2002)

Caribbean Countries “Pay” for Successfully Addressing Population Issues
Nations in the Caribbean have been so effective in dealing with their population issues that international aid agencies plan to reduce current levels of assistance. (April 2002)

International Migration: Facing the Challenge (PDF: 380KB)

 This Population Bulletin highlights the challenges brought by the movement of millions of people across national borders. Such migration has often been controversial, more so now in light of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. (BUL57.1, March 2002)

Colombia Faces Prospects of More Population Displacement
Already one of the world’s major centers of displaced people, Colombia faces the likelihood that the latest escalation in its civil war will force even more people from their homes. This country of some 43 million people has endured nearly four decades of violence that has uprooted at least 2 million people and caused the deaths of some 30,000 others. (March 2002)

Migrant Street Children on the Rise in Central America
Natural disasters like Hurricane Mitch, economic crises, and poverty have helped create a new kind of Latin American migrant. This traveler, who may be as young as 12 years old, is part of a growing population of children who work, live, and sleep in the streets. (Population Today, February/March 2002)

USAID/Mexico Population, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health Program, 1992-1999 (PDF: 420KB)
This booklet summarizes the last phase of USAID assistance to Mexico, from 1992 to 1999. The report gives program managers, policymakers, and donors information about USAID’s program in Mexico, including lessons learned and challenges remaining. (February 2002)

Caring for People With HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
Having witnessed some 60,000 new HIV infections and 30,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2001, the Caribbean is shaking itself awake to the need for prevention, care, and treatment programs for the estimated 420,000 people or 2 percent of the population with HIV/AIDS. (January 2002)

Malaria Basics: Global Impact and Actions
Malaria is widespread in 100 countries and territories worldwide, largely in the less developed tropical areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Although malaria continues to take a toll on millions worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, different policy and program efforts are effectively addressing some of the challenges posed by this disease. (January 2002)

Argentina's Economic Crisis May Affect Migration Trends
The current economic crisis in Argentina is almost certain to affect migration patterns in Latin America. Argentina has long been a magnet for workers from its poorer neighbors. (January 2002)